Sign

Object number2013.127.1
MediumMetal/Paint/Plastic
Credit LineGift of Michael V. and Sharon A. Bruno
DescriptionRectangular metal sign. Obverse: brown background, black printed place name with an image of an arrow pointing to the right. Two sticker seals of the Allegheny County seal on both bottom corners. Four cut holes in each corner, and three cut holes, approximately 4-inches from top edge and found 24-inches apart. Reverse side reveals incomplete place names.Dimensions24 x 0.125 x 72 in. (61 x 0.3 x 182.9 cm)
InscriptionsObverse has black print: "ALLEGHENY COUNTY / WORKHOUSE / ENTRANCE / [image of an arrow pointing to the right]". Two sticker seals of the Allegheny County seal on both bottom corners.

Reverse side has "POOL [image of an arrow pointing right] / HOUSE / COURTS / Y RANGE / H HILL / EV. CHURCH / RK OFFICE / ALL LAKE / LODGE / ATION TOWER / GROVE / BARRICKS / COURSE".
Historical NotesAllegheny County Workhouse sign.
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