“Community State Bank” Reverse Glass Advertising Sign by Rawson & Evans, Chicago, ca. Early 20th Century | Annex Auctions
Ends August 31, 2025
“Community State Bank” Reverse Glass Advertising Sign by Rawson & Evans, Chicago, ca. Early 20th Century
Reverse glass advertising sign for Community State Bank, with bold black and gold lettering on an elaborately etched gilt ground. The lower section reads “Deposits Protected.” in serif font, and the gilt background is richly decorated with high-relief foliate patterns.
This example is signed at lower right by the renowned Chicago glass signmakers: “Rawson & Evans Co., Chicago, Pat’d.”
Rawson & Evans were pioneers of reverse glass signmaking at the turn of the century, using acid-etched and embossed gilding techniques that were cutting-edge in early American commercial advertising.
Dimensions: Sight: 29 ½ × 23 ½ in. Framed: 33 ½ × 27 ½ in.
Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx/USPS for $350 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing).
Condition:Good overall with gold and black fields presenting well. Notable lifting and separation to the gilded surface along the top and bottom borders as shown.
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