Composite signs such as this were common in hotel lobbies in the late 19th century, both as a service to hotel guests and for advertising revenue for the hotel from local businesses. Few have survived in our experience and certainly even fewer in the condition this example presents. The individual signs are are finely hand lettered on poster board then decorated with applied images and silvers sparkles. Based on concerns advertised it appears the hotel was in Lock Haven, PA. The signs all retain great color but there is some staining and edge damage on left side corners.

66" w. x 30" t.

excellent (small area of inpainting on 1 bottom left ad)