“W” Spanjer Bros. Wood-Carved & Gilded Letter Sign

Spanjer carved and gilded letter.

Object Number : 2004.0039.0001

Type : signs/displays

Sub Types : Array

Decade : 1900 - 1909

Object Height : 22 in.

Object Width : 19 in.

Object Depth : 1-1/2 in.

Object Weight : 12 oz. (est.)

Object History :

Letter came from abandoned factory at corner of Halsted and Division, just a few blocks from Spanjer Bros. original location.

Status : Exhibit

Location : Letter Wall/Timeline

Donor Name : Robert W. Frese

Contact Donor : 1

Company : Chicagold Sign Company

Date of Execution : 1905

Condition :

Fair: Wood is checked; goldleaf is approximately 50% in tact.

First Contact Date : 8/10/2004

First Contact Description : Saw ST column and e-mailed

Deed of Gift Form Received : 11/12/2004

Object Received Date : 8/28/2004

Object Cataloged Date : 12/28/2004