Early 20th Century Standard Varnish Works Woodworker Tin Advertising Sign

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Early 20th-century tin lithograph advertising sign for Standard Varnish Works of Elm Park, Staten Island, New York. The central illustration … Read more Early 20th-century tin lithograph advertising sign for Standard Varnish Works of Elm Park, Staten Island, New York. The central illustration depicts a professional woodworker standing behind an assortment of the company's varnishes, stains, enamels, and floor finishes beneath the slogan "The Man Who Knows the Best Finishes." Product cans and additional advertising copy surround the figure, while a richly patterned faux wood-grain border reinforces the company's association with woodworking and furniture finishing. The warm brown, red, and gold-tone palette and detailed commercial graphics make the piece a distinctive example of early American hardware and finishing-product advertising.

16.5" W x approx. 0.25" D x 10.5" H

MM - 11712 - 110424
LV - 11712 - 093026 See less