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Object Name
Road Sign
Object Number
1997-18-1
Description
Toll Road or Mile Marker sign, one of a pair, from the toll house in Gooseboro (in Bantam) on old Route 202. Unpainted rectangular plank sign with black block lettering: "Woodville 2 1/2 M / New Preston 6 1/2 M / New Milford 15 Miles" Probably from 1900-1920.
Comment
See 1997-17-1, companion sign, purchased at auction on June 28, 1997
Category
Tools and Equipment for Communication
Date Made
ca. 1920
Dimensions
30" L x 10" H x 3/4" D
Materials
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Road Sign