Illuminated Glass Storefront Sanitary Infant Dairy Sign bauhaus recognized for his genre portraits

recognized for his genre portraits and ability to bring out personality and atmosphere in everyday figures

adding a subtle visual tension against the otherwise geometric upper structure

Likely produced by the Bona Allen Company-founded in 1873 and widely regarded as one of the premier American saddle makers of the early 20th century-this piece carries the heritage of a brand whose saddles were favored by working ranchers and even featured in Hollywood Westerns

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1900s lacquered doorplate with keyhole

Illuminated Glass Storefront Sanitary Infant Dairy Sign bauhaus recognized for his genre portraitsc. 1930s 1940s; mfd. by Fred E. Gilbert Co. San Francisco, CA Illuminated countertop advertising sign promoting "For Health and Quality Sanitary Infant Dairy," featuring a reverse painted glass front with a stylized milk bottle integrated into the word "DAIRY." During the 1930s and 1940s, dairies frequently emphasized "sanitary" milk in their advertising as consumers became increasingly aware of food safety, pasteurization, and hygienic bottling