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Object Name
Trade Sign - Luke Lewis (1769-1839)
Object Number
1915-21-0
Description
Trade sign, large rectangular wooden sign, painted black with gold lettering: "Luke Lewis / (Drug)gist GrocerUCo" an image of mortar and pestle between the words. Simple molding on two sides. Sign has been cut down slightly, some letters of words are missing.
Comment
Luke Lewis (1769-1839) was born in Farmington. He married Mary H. Root (1772-1856) in 1795, in Litchfield. They had four daughters, all of whom attended the Litchfield Female Academy.
Category
Communication Artifacts
Date Made
ca. 1802
Dimensions
63" W x 21 1/2" H
Materials
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Trade Sign - Luke Lewis (1769-1839)