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The Cod & Coot sign

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Record 1213/1387
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Catalog date 09/12/2008
Catalog type Archaeology
Category 8: Communication Artifact
Classification Art
Collection Benjamin Morrill Collection
Description A Gerald B. Smith wooden painted carved sign "The Cod & Coot". The sign is in excellent condition. On the back, the carving is embossed "Capt. G. B.Smith Decoys". The sign is painted light blue, the the lettering is embossed and painted with gold gilt. The sign is 22.5" high x 14" wide. The sign had been mounted on Capt. Smith's shed.
Dimensions H-22.5 W-14 inches
Home Location Top of Flat File in Conference Room
Object ID 2008-053-00210
Object Name Plaque
People Smith, Gerald
Search Terms Gerald Smith The Cod and Coot Sign
Sub-category Personal Symbol
Subjects Signs (Notices)
Title The Cod & Coot sign
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Last modified on: January 05, 2009