Sauers & Parker billboard

Signpainter 3D Model

Three-dimensional model of a signpainter painting a billboard for “Sauers & Parker Ltd. – Purveyors of Traditional Gift and Games.”  Primarily constructed of wood and painted.  Poster is six individual sheets.  Small brass plaque mounted below center reads, “Sculpture by Michael Garman.”

Object Number : 2016.0009.0001
Type : self-promotion/ad specialties
Decade : 1960 - 1969
Object Height : 19-3/4 in.
Object Width : 24-7/8 in. (base); 21-1/2 in. (billboard )
Object Depth : 6-1/2 in. (base)
Object Weight : 9-3/4 lbs.
Object History :

Model was found in a north New Jersey antique store by Matthew Beneduce-McGrath and purchased for the museum.

 

Status : Storage
Location : Offsite
Status Location : Leon Showroom
Donor Name : Matthew Beneduce-McGrath (purchased)
Signature : Michael Garman
Signature Location : Brass plaque at bottom center
Condition :

Very Good: Some separation of poster from billboard background.

 

First Contact Date : 1/12/2016
First Contact Description : Phone call from Matthew Beneduce-McGrath
Follow Up Date : 1/13/2016
Follow Up Description : Text showing photo of item and arrangements to purchase
Object Received Date : 1/18/2016
Object Cataloged Date : 2/6/2016
Purchase Cost : $170.00
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