Tavern Sign

c. 1938

Alice Stearns

Associated Names
Alice Stearns

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a painted sign depicting a full-body human figure. The figure is upright, facing forward with indistinct facial features and a headdress with feathers. The attire includes a green tunic with red accents, a skirt or apron, sashes at the waist and arms. The figure holds a long bow and arrows or a staff. The sign is framed by an oval border with wooden banner-like sections above and below. The text "Entertainment," "S. Patch," and the date "1816" appear on the sign. The background is a uniform beige color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and goauche on paperboard, and gouache

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.9 x 27.8 cm (14 15/16 x 10 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 50" high; 26" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8088

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534493

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