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- Sale 5204
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| Philadelphia
Apr 30 | 11:00 AM EDT
Live
| Philadelphia
Sale 5204
| Philadelphia
| Philadelphia
Estimate$800 – $1,200
Double-sided, mounted with wrought iron hardware, inscribed, “Founded in 1728 by Benjamin Franklin/ Franklin Printing Company," and signed with artist's cipher, u.l.
74 ½ in. x 49 ¾ in.
This sign was produced for the Franklin Printing Company's shop front at their 514-520 Ludlow Street location, which was newly renovated in 1920. An illustration by Edward Penfield from 1920 shows the sign displayed outside the shop entrance.
The company originated from Benjamin Franklin's original printing operation, and went through a few iterations over the next two centuries.
Acquired by a former employee of the Franklin Printing Company, circa 1972, upon the sale of company property.
Thence by descent to the present consignor.
Weathered surface, areas of paint loss throughout, some insect damage and wood loss to framework, some corrosion to iron hardware. One side brighter than the other.
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