2001.0059.0001

Collection of primarily outdoor advertising, but some on-premise sign, sketches and some punce patterns designed by Carroll T. Leach, Sheridan Advertising Co., Salisbury, MD.

Object Number : 2001.0059.0001
Type : sign artwork or sketches
Object Height : Varying
Object Width : Varying
Object Depth : Varing
Object History :

Edwin “Chago” Andino saw the Museum’s ad in the Opportunity Exchange section and called up to ask if we’d be interested in old sign sketches. The Museum called back and said yes, and that we would be there in mid-November and we could visit. Jim Rhak, art director, also facilitated the acquisition.

*Not cataloged are three rubber stamps for “Sheridan Adv. Co.”

A letter from the donor provided the following information,” Carroll T. Leach born Aug. 12th 1900, died Jan. 8th 1999.  Early working years he was managing a “Woolworth’s” in Hazeltown, PA.  Started work at Sheridan Sign Co. (Salisbury, MD) Approx. 1935 when the company was owned by Mr. Sheridan.  Stopped working at Sheridan in 1984 when the company was owned by Eugene Trapkin.  Involved in Boy Scouts for 65 years — was a scoutmaster for 28 years.  Was involved in the Asbury Church in Salisbury where he was on the official board and taught Sunday school.”

Status : Storage
Location : Offsite
Status Location : Leon Showroom
Donor Name : Sheridan Sign Company
Contact Donor : 1
Date of Execution : 1950s-1980s
Signature : Varying
Signature Location : Varying
Condition :

Good

First Contact Date : 11/15/2001
First Contact Description : Phone call after seeing OE ad in Signs of the Times
Deed of Gift Form Received : 12/3/2001
Object Received Date : 11-5-001
Object Cataloged Date : 12/6/2001