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Catalog Number |
2020.FIC.109 |
Object Name |
Sign, Directional |
Title |
Market Street Sign |
Description |
This white rectangular sign features a black engraved inscription that reads, "MARKET ST." The left and right edges of the sign are curved, each with holes near the center. Silver metal twist ties are threaded through the holes and knotted at the ends. The back of the sign is plain with no additional features. Market Street is a well-known street in the city of Trenton, New Jersey. |
Date |
Early 20th Century (Likely) |
Material |
Metal |
Artist |
Unknown |
Height (in) |
6.000 |
Length (in) |
23.000 |
Condition |
Okay |
Condition Notes |
Overall: Dirt, abrasions, and accretions throughout. Front: There is dirt all over. There are tiny abrasions all over. There are tiny holes along the edges. THere is a scratch on the bottom near the left side. And finally, there are brown accretions on top near the right side. Back: There is dirt all over. There is corrosion along the right and left edges. And finally, there are black accretions all over. |
Inscription Type |
Inscription |
Inscription Location |
Front, Top to Bottom, Left to Right |
Inscription Technique |
Etched |
Inscription Text |
"MARKET STREET" Line 1 |
Classification |
Travel |
Subjects |
Metals Metalwork Streets Roads Transportation Transportation industry |
Search Terms |
Sign White Black Roads Street Knot Market Street Trenton Metal Directional Sign |
Provenance |
Found in collection |