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JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990). Tattoo Human

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FRED G. JOHNSON "HISTAH AND THE MONSTERS" CIRCUS: This is an original circus or side show banner "Histah and the Monsters"" by Fred G. Johnson, a prolific sideshow banner artist whose career spanned 65 years. His banner paintings were displayed at th

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Fred Johnson Obby Dobby Side Show Circus Banner: Fred G. Johnson United States,1892-1990 Titled "That Strange Creature Obby Dobby Alive" featuring a large painted iguana in a jungle setting. Fred is considered the best sideshow circus banner painter

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G.W. Michas, (6) Pop Art Presidential portraits: G.W. Michas, (6) Pop Art Presidential portraits, G.W Michas (American, 20th c.), c. 1978, color ink on paper, including mirror image portraits of Lincoln, Hoover, Taft, Jackson, Nixon, and Johnson, ea

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Qty 8 Gold and Gilt Medals: 1. 1928, USA/Italian-American Pharmaceutical Association 33mm by DIeges & Clust NYC. 10K. Weight 0.550 ozt. 2. Qty 2 Gold watch fobs? One from LA County General Hospital Unit No.2 engraved to G. Hyman

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Checkerboard: Checkerboard. American, circa 1875.Stipple painted multicolored squares and stippled red squares with human figures. Coachwork pin-striping border. Original gold leaf with red, green and white pin str

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Drum in Mustard Paint - Manchester New Hampshire: Drum in early mustard paint. American, 19th century. Clarkson and Johnson label. Condition: Excellent original condition. H 11-1/4" D 16-3/8". Copy and paste link for high-res images: https://www.drop

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Jarmulowsky Building: C. G. Sheppard & Co. American - Circa 1915 A very rare bank. The Jarmulowsky Building was erected at 165 East Broadway in N. Y. City in 1911. The most prominent tenant of the building was the Jewish D

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Oil on Board Still Life, George Cochran Lambdin: (American, 1830-1896)Initialed l.l. G.C.L. 8"h x 5 3/4"w

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"SWING TIME" LARGE 3 SHEET MOVIE POSTER, 1936: RKO Radio Pictures (American, 20th century). "Swing Time" starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers -1936, three sheet lithographic cinema poster. Unframed. Provenance: The Estate of an Important Atlant

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Rare Tin Black Man by Silas West: Rare painted tin Advertising sign depicting a black man holding a sign. American, made by Silas West, Haverhill, MA, circa 1910. Original paint in outstanding original condition. This is the finest ex

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Eyeglasses Trade Sign: Fine eyeglasses trade sign. Painted cast iron and tin. Original paint. Signed Tompkins. American, probably New York, circa 1865. Condition: Fine original condition. L 22-1/2" H 7". Copy and paste this

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Barber Shop Trade Sign: Fine barber shop trade sign with pointing hand. Original paint on wood panel. American, 19th century. Inspected under UV light. No restoration noted. 27-1/2" x 27-1/2". Please refer to this link for a

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Toy Store Trade Sign: Trade sign for Thomson Toy Store. Double-sided. Original smaltz, paint and gold leaf on molded wood panel. American, late 19th century. Condition: Excellent original condition. H 15-1/2" L 26". Copy a

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Two Civil War Confederate Maj. General Signatures: Autographs Two (2) Confederate Civil War Major Generals Signatures G.T. BEAUREGARD (1818-1893). Confederate General During the Civil War. JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON (1807-1891). Confederate General During the

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H.B. SMITH "AMERICAN STAR" HIGH WHEEL BICYCLE.: The American Star Bicycle was invented in 1880 by G. W. Pressey and manufactured by the H. B. Smith Machine Company in Smithville, Burlington County, New Jersey. It was characterized by a small wheel

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JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990). Tattoo Human

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JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990). Tattoo Human Skin Dog Sideshow Banner. Chicago: O’Henry Tent & Awning Co. Painted canvas banner depicts a scantily clad tattooed lady tattooing the belly of a smiling, hairless dog. 92 x 107”. Signed at lower right. Horizontal tears along folds with some loss to image area. Duct tape patches, scattered tears to canvas. Even scuffing and discoloration. Wear from age and exposure.