Sign Painter's Box & Kit

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Name/Title

Sign Painter's Box & Kit

Entry/Object ID

2023.0010.0001

Description

Sign kit/sign painter's box belonged to sign and house painter C.L. Smith, was intended to sit on top of a table and hold select materials or supplies. It is trapezoidal-shaped, made of hand-painted wood and features a top lid that opens via two metal inset hinges. The painted texts features various colors and styles, and reads, "C.L. Smith"," Sign and House Painter," and, "Ornamental." It also features a centralized badge and flag motif.

Use

It would sit on a surface or table top and hold select painting supplies

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Tools/Equipment

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

C.L. Smith

Role

Sign Painter

Time Period

1900 - 1909

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Lettered on top of box

Transcription

C.L. Smith

Material/Technique

Painted

Notes

faded green paint

Dimensions

Height

14-1/2 in

Width

13-3/4 in

Depth

3-1/4 in

Weight

4 lb

Location

Category

Storage

Condition

Overall Condition

Good