Name/Title
Sign, TradeEntry/Object ID
2002.0091.0001Description
10 1/2" x 10 1/2" hand painted sign made of material similar to poster board. Text is all in black advertising "J.H. Conlon, Manufacturer and Dealer in Harness', Saddles, Blankets, Nets, Whips, Trunks, Valises, etc. -215 Main St. Ripon." Pedrick genealogy states J.H. Conlon b. in Ireland 1838 came to U.S. and lost a limb in Civil War 1862. Discharged honorably in 1863. Went into harness business in Beaver Dam until 1892 when he moved to Ripon and continued in same business. He died Feb 6, 1900. Sign probably dates to 1892-1900. Sign discolored, torn along top edge but all legible. Shows evidence of pasting on back. Painter not known. Stored in Artifact Storeroom in Pickard House.Collection
Advertising MediumAcquisition
Accession
2002.0091Source or Donor
unknownAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Sign, TradeNomenclature Primary Object Term
Sign, AdvertisingNomenclature Class
Advertising MediaNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Advertising Medium, Sign, Trade, J.H. Conlon