Chalet Studio carved sign

Object/Artifact

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Chalet Studio carved sign

Entry/Object ID

2022.78.01

Description

White painted wood sign with dimensional carved Rococo details.

Context

The Chalet was an important early artist-run gallery on Pleasant Street in Saugatuck. Carl Hoerman was noted for being a wood carver so this may be his handiwork.

Collection

Art galleries, Artists

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2022.78

Source or Donor

Wilkins, Ronald "Ron", Wilkins, Bonnie

Acquisition Method

Donation, unconditional

Dimensions

Height

24 in

Width

12 in

Location

Shelf

AC bay 01

Room

Art Conservation Room

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Notes

The wood is significantly weathered with checks and tiny boring-insect holes.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Hoerman, Carl 1885-1955

Person or Organization

Chalet Studio and Art Gallery

Create Date

November 30, 2022

Update Date

August 6, 2024