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Original 1905 Entrance Sign From "The Dr. c.o. Sahler Sanitarium" in Kingston, Ny
Franklin Lakes, NJ
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This is an absolutely stunning original entrance sign from "The Dr. C.O. Sahler Sanitarium" in Kingston, NY, made in circa …
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This is an absolutely stunning original entrance sign from "The Dr. C.O. Sahler Sanitarium" in Kingston, NY, made in circa 1905. The provenance of this sign is demonstrated in the post card in the listing, with the sign shown at the entrance of the asylum. The sign is two sided with the original white gothic lettering fainted on the back of the sign. Due to weathering, it was taken down in circa 1910 and the reverse was repainted with light yellow lettering as shown on the front of the sign. When the sanitarium was shuttered (prior to 1920) it was obtained by a long time groundskeeper of the facility and passed down through generations. The sign is topped with period correct Eastlake cast iron hanging brackets / hooks.
The size of the piece is an impressive 68" wide x 30" tall (26" sign height, 4" hook height) x 3" deep.
It is truly an astonishing piece of medical history and is a tremendous statement piece for the medical / quackery / oddities collector or for your Halloween display!
The condition of the sign is consistent with age / use of a century old sign. There is some fading of the paint due to weathering, some scuffs / chips to the wood, etc. All of this adds to the character of this original piece. Please see ALL photos on details of condition as they are part of the item's description.
For some additional background information which adds to the character of this piece, Dr. Charles Oliver Sahler and his sanitarium in Kingston both have a rather questionable / checkered history which was often in the news of the time, as evidenced by the news clipping in the listing from the Kinston Daily Freeman, June 19, 1905. Excerpt below:
From the Kingston Daily Freeman, Volume XXXIV, Number 205, June 19th, 1905
"A New York World representative writes that paper from Kingston under date of yesterday: This town was thrown into a state of excitement today when it was discovered that the state commission on lunacy had been quietly investigating the Dr. C. O. Sahler Sanitarium here under the impression that it was breaking the law by keeping insane patients in its buildings without a license.
The Sahler Sanitarium is a mystery to many people because it undoubtedly has patients who are deranged and because nearly all of them are treated by Dr. Sahler by means of hypnotic suggestion. The people are somewhat apprehensive too, because his patients wander about and mix in the daily life of the town.
Sometimes a woman walks up to a private piazza, sits down, and, picking a daisy, begins to tear it to pieces, while talking to herself. She never makes a scene, but the householder at once telephones to the doctor, who sends an attendant for the patient.
A short time ago one man used to boast that he was only a "little buggy" and that be knew everyone in the village, and he invariably attempted to make good his boast by speaking to all he met. But the sanitarium authorities always explain that only harmless patients are allowed to take walks.
“We have a number of drug fiends here,” explained Dr. Sahler to a World reported today, “and they are apt to be ‘buggy’ when recovering.”
The crisis was reached some time ago, when it was learned a young patient had attempted suicide by cutting his throat. He did not succeed and has since been cured...."
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- Dimensions
- 68ʺW × 3ʺD × 30ʺH
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cast Iron
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- The condition of the sign is consistent with age / use of a century old sign. There is some fading … moreThe condition of the sign is consistent with age / use of a century old sign. There is some fading of the paint due to weathering, some scuffs / chips / scratches / holes in the wood, etc. All of this adds to the character of this original piece. Please see ALL photos on details of condition as they are part of the item's description. I can also provide additional photos upon request. less
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