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Trade sign for woodcarving and pen drawing

Creator: David Danner Jr.
Offered by: David A. Schorsch - Eileen M. Smiles Fine Americana

Description
DAVID DANNER, JR. (1844-1950)
Trade sign for woodcarving and pen drawing
Canal Fulton, Ohio, 1909
Walnut, tinned iron, glass, brass screws, original paint, height 11 inches, length 17 inches, depth 6 ¾ inches.
Paper medallion under glass inscribed in ink: “Wood Carving / and / Pen Drawing / By David Danner / Canal Fulton, Ohio / 1909”

In this newly discovered trade sign for David Danner, Jr., a three-dimensionally carved hand holds an ink pen that dramatically extends beyond the parameters of the oval plaque. Below this demonstration of skill, a laurel wreath holds a circular glazed aperture with calligraphic inscription describing Danner’s occupations. This trade sign is clever in its self-referential formula, advertising both woodcarving and pen drawing; the artist demonstrates his abilities in both mediums within one sign. Its unweathered, near-perfect condition indicates that it was used for display indoors, likely in the studio of the maker.

Accompanied by a calligraphic drawing of a girl holding a cat with American eagle and flags. Ink and watercolor on paper, 14 ½ x 11 inches, inscribed: “Sep / the 8th / 1866 / By D. Danner / Practical and Ornamental penmanship / Canal Fulton. Sep. 8th 1866 / Prominent / PENMANSHIP.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	United States
Period:	1900-1919
Creation Date:	1909
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	632061

Dimensions

W.	17 in;	H.	11 in;	D.	6.75 in;
W.	43.18 cm;	H.	27.94 cm;	D.	17.15 cm;

Message from Seller:

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