Name/Title
Saugatuck LBR. & C. Co. boardEntry/Object ID
2017.39.01Description
Pine board that is 19.5 inches long and 3.9 inches wide. The front of the board has no decoration other than the words, "Saugatuck LBR. & C. Co. Saugatuck-MI" stenciled on the front in black paint. The back of the piece has a a reddish-brown paint covering it.Context
This board was most likely a sign for either the Wilson's Lumber and Coal Company, which was located at the end of Butler St. North, or the Hirner's Lumber Company, which was at the end of Butler St. The age of the board is unknown.Collection
Commercial businessesCataloged By
Stevens, MeghannAcquisition
Accession
2017.39Source or Donor
Reyda, TedAcquisition Method
DonationLexicon
Search Terms
Saugatuck Lumber and Coal company, lumber, board, sign, Saugatuck Lumber and Coal CompanyDimensions
Height
7/8 inWidth
3-7/8 inLength
19-1/2 inLocation
* Untyped Location
Sec 5E Shelf S8Condition
Overall Condition
ExcellentNotes
There is very little to no deterioration to the board. The painted lettering does show some fading, but not enough to make it illegible.On the back, there are two drill holes visible in the upper center and upper right corner. This is most likely from the board having been nailed to a post or wall at some point. There is also a shallow cut in the surface of the front of the piece. This is most likely from a knife, but how it got there is unknown.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Sergeant Marine/Saugatuck Lumber and Coal Co./W.D. Hamilton Lumber and Coal CompanyGeneral Notes
Note
Status: cataloged
Status By: Meghann Stevens
Status Date: 2018-09-17Create Date
September 17, 2018Update Date
November 7, 2024
