Virtual Exhibition: Inn & Tavern Signs of Connecticut
Between 1750 and 1850, there were more than 50,000 inn and tavern signs produced by American painters, creating a distinct visual language and offering a glimpse into tavern life, travel, and patriotic ideals in early America. Only a fraction of these signs survive. The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s collection numbering more than 60 signs is by far the largest and most spectacular in the country. A book about our inn and tavern sign collection is also available on-site.
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