Trespassing notice

Name/Title

Trespassing notice

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.538 a-b

Description

Framed print notice sign in black metal frame: "NOTICE./line/Many persons having made it a/practice on the Sabbath as well as on week days to resort to the grounds of/the undersigned for the purpose of shooting, and the safety of the Inhabitants/of the place being endangered by this practice. The undersigned therefore/ gives notice that from this time all persons who shall enter her woods or grounds/ with fire arms, will be prosecuted according to law./LOUISE LIVINGSTON,/Widow of Edward Livingston./Montgomery, Oct. 14, 1845./Rhinebeck Advocate Print."; white mat over notice; black metal frame.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Ink, metal (unspecified), Paper, ink, metal (unspecified)

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Rhinebeck Advocate

Date made

1845

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.87.538 A-B
MP.87.538a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Frame

Height

9-1/2 in

Width

12-1/2 in

Depth

7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 7/8 in. (24.1 x 31.8 x 2.2 cm)

Dimension Description

Sight

Height

5-3/4 in

Width

8-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 3/4 x 8 7/8 in. (14.6 x 22.5 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Discoloration of left side; bleeding of ink, wrinkles in notice.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom