Calendar, 1943 Chain Ferry

Name/Title

Calendar, 1943 Chain Ferry

Entry/Object ID

2023.52.01

Description

1943 calendar, hidden behind a small flap decorated with a winged hourglass. The calendar backing board features a colorized photo of the old Chain Ferry scow about half way across the river with the Ferry Store in the background. The blue mat is imprinted with the Fruit Growers State Bank logo and adorned with a blue tassel. The calendar is behind conservation glass and framed in a silver-tone metallic frame. The back of the frame has stickers for the Highbanks Gallery in Saugatuck and notes about where the items was purchased.

Collection

Photographs

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2023.52

Source or Donor

Saugatuck-Douglas Convention and Visitors Bureau

Acquisition Method

Donation, unconditional

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1943

Dimensions

Height

14 in

Width

16 in

Location

Shelf

AC bay 18

Room

Art Conservation Room

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Item is behind conservation glass (that is missing a corner) in a sturdy metal frame.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

447 Butler/Inn of Saugatuck/Victorian Inn/Highbanks Art Gallery/John Koning home, Old Chain Ferry Scows c1836-1947, Wise Residence/515 Park/Ferry Store/Heath Shop 1917-1980s?, Fruit Growers State Bank

Create Date

November 28, 2023

Update Date

August 6, 2025