{"product_id":"early-newark-small-animal-hospital-schmaltz-trade-sign","title":"Early Newark 'Small Animal Hospital' Schmaltz Trade Sign","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing early American veterinary trade sign reading “NEWARK SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL,” dating to approximately 1920. Hand-painted gold lettering stands prominently against a black schmaltz sand-painted ground, surrounded by its narrow black-painted wooden frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe richly textured surface and straightforward hand-lettered typography give the sign a strong early commercial-folk-art presence. Two period screw-eye hangers remain along the upper edge. The precise Newark location and original veterinary practice have not been identified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted and sand-finished wood. American, circa 1920.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good overall condition, retaining strong color, texture, and legibility. Attractive wear consistent with age and use, including scattered rubbing and paint loss along the frame and a localized area of surface loss at the lower right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 24 3\/4 x 7 3\/4 x 1 1\/2 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziebarth's Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45503212716055,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/0713\/6546\/files\/IMG_3512-Photoroom.jpg?v=1789005054","url":"https:\/\/ziebarths.com\/products\/early-newark-small-animal-hospital-schmaltz-trade-sign","provider":"Ziebarth's Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}