A tavern sign of a whale The wood is weathered and the tail flips up. The whale is painted gray overall and has an iron alloy hook at the top with an iron alloy chain used to suspend the object.
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Whale Tavern Sign

Maker unknown

about 1780

Artwork Information

  • Title:

    Whale Tavern Sign

  • Artist:

    Maker unknown

  • Artist Bio:

    American

  • Date:

    about 1780

  • Medium:

    Wood, metal chain

  • Dimensions:

    13 x 34 x 10 3/4 inches

  • Credit Line:

    Wichita Art Museum, Museum purchase, Burneta Adair Endowment Fund

  • Object Number:

    2016.1.160

  • Display:

    Not Currently on Display