Hastings & Co. Gold Leaf Glass Sign

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Name/Title

Hastings & Co. Gold Leaf Glass Sign

Entry/Object ID

2024.0006.0002

Description

Hastings & Co. was a leading manufacturer and supplier of gilding materials as well as supplies in the late 19th and 20th century. This sign was gilded with Hastings' Diamond Brand and demonstrates their 3 shades: usual, XX and pale. It was provided to a sign shop for display as a way to advertise the specific type of leafing. The note on the back indicated that Hastings was willing to replace it for the shop any time it broke.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

z_New Category Needed (Re-sort)

Made/Created

Artist

Hastings & Co.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Back center

Transcription

"Hastings Gold Leaf" This sign gilded with Hastings Diamond Brand XX Gold Leaf, excepting the three diamonds. They show actual glass gilding with the shades of Gold Leaf named. USUAL XX PALE Kindly hang this combination sign and color chart in a prominent place. We will gladly replace it should it become broken, mutilated or lost. Hastings & Company Established 1820 Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Dimensions

Height

11-1/2 in

Width

15-3/8 in

Depth

3/4 in

Location

Category

Storage

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good