Lot 281:
Sheri, Mail Pouch Tobacco Barn in Knox County, Ohio, Chromogenic Print
Sold for: $15
Description
This color chromogenic print (C-print) is attributed to an artist identified as Sheri, as noted in the inscription on the reverse. The photograph captures a quintessential piece of Americana, depicting a traditional barn with a hand-painted advertisement for Mail Pouch Tobacco. The barn features a weathered, rusted metal roof and dark siding that serves as the backdrop for the iconic yellow and white slogan CHEW MAIL POUCH TOBACCO TREAT YOURSELF TO THE BEST. The composition includes a dense background of autumnal foliage and a foreground of tall, dry weeds. The verso of the frame contains a handwritten inscription in black ink that reads Sheri took this picture in Knox Co. and Christmas. A commercial label for Framers Guild AND GALLERY in Wooster, Ohio, is affixed to the brown kraft paper backing. The print is professionally housed in a rustic, weathered wood-finish frame behind glass.
Condition report:
The photographic print is in good overall condition with vibrant color saturation and no visible evidence of foxing, fading, or moisture damage. The frame and glass are well-preserved, showing only minor surface wear and light dust accumulation consistent with age and display.
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