The California Farmer Sign
Name/Title
The California Farmer SignEntry/Object ID
NU 2021.114Description
A rectangular, thin metal sign, issued by "The California Farmer" magazine. The background is yellow, and the embossed lettering is black. Details of the inscription can be found below.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgMade/Created
Manufacturer
Scioto Sign CompanyDate made
circa 1920Time Period
20th CenturyNotes
Although the sign says "Established 1854," that is when the magazine was founded - agricultural co-ops that were created by agricultural magazines became popular in the 1920s.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription, Makers MarkLocation
Front of signTranscription
THIS PROPERTY PROTECTED BY / THE CALIFORNIA FARMER / Established 1854 Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. / PROTECTIVE SERVICE / REWARD PAID FOR THEFT CONVICTION SCIOTO SIGN CO., KENTON, O.Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EmbossedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SignNomenclature Sub-Class
Visual Communication DevicesNomenclature Class
Visual Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationDimensions
Width
14 inLength
6-1/2 inMaterial
MetalCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodExhibitions
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 1
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 2
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 3