Banner
Object number2010.39.146
Mediumsatin; cotton; plastic(?)
Credit LineTransfer from Steel Industry Heritage Corporation
DescriptionLong gold satin banner. Text in navy blue, some with red outlines has organizational information. Maker information on a stamp on center, bottom edge. Gold fringe on bottom edge. Circular disks (non-metal) inside bottom corners. Top edge has open area for hanging rod.Dimensions31 x 135.5 in. (78.7 x 344.2 cm)InscriptionsText in navy blue, some with red outlines: "B.P.D. & P. of A. PAINTERS With the A.F. of L. / DISTRICT COUNCIL NO. 1".
MarksText on a stamp on center, bottom edge: "SIGN AND PICTORIAL / UNION LABEL / PAINTERS [in center: "THE / BROTHERHOOD / OF"] DECORATIONS / PAPERHANGERS / DECORATORS / NC No. LOCAL 479 / REGISTERED / MOTTMANN SIGN SERVICE".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the Schofer family of Mt. Washington. Carl Schofer, who emigrated from Germany in the mid-1800s, was a highly skilled fresco artist. After buying a house on Mount Washington, he taught his son, Erwin, the business. When Carl died, Erwin inherited the family business. Due to the Great Depression and Erwin’s struggles with alcoholism he lost the business. During the Works Progress Administration (WPA) he was hired as the lead painting contractor for the county. Later in life he taught art at the Connelly Skill Learning Center. He died in 1955.
Related institution
American Federation of Labor
Related institution
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America
Related person
Carl T. Schofer
(1860 - 1920)
Related person
Erwin Schofer
(died 1955)
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The Russell-Hampton Company
Banner Year Inc.
