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Dentist Trade Sign
4/12/2014 - Americana: Live Salesroom Auction
American, late 19th-early 20th century. A single-sided sheet metal trade sign, with Dentist / Up / Stairs painted in gold on a black background, the vertical lettering enclosed by a gold border; lg. 52.25, wd. 5.5 in.

Provenance:  
From the Estate of Kenneth Erwin, Portland, Michigan

Condition:  
Some light surface wear. Crease through middle of N. Holes along edges from previous mounting. Some scattered spots of light surface rust.
Sold: $390.00
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