A paper lithograph chain sign for Ron-Fernandez Cigar Co. Mfrs. Duluth Minn. Undated. The back is marked W.M. T. Murphy & Co., 72 Murray St., New York. While not definitive, that’s likely the printer. Jay Last’s book, The Color Explosion, lists William Murphy as operating from 1855 to 1859 in New York. The sign is about 8 5/8ths inches tall x 6 3/4ths inches wide, excluding what the chain adds to the height when extended. About 8 5/8 x 6 3/4 x 3/8 inches
Weight: 0.4375 LB
Measurement: 8.625 x 6.75 IN
Depth: 0.375
Condition report:
Overall good. Water stains / tide marks evident on backing paper did not bleed through to the front lithograph. Drops of glue in the lower corners hold the chain in place.
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