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water alone at the end. Use a cotton cloth to wipe dry. Do not immerse the artifact in the cleaning solution.

4. Remove the various labels, stickers, and tape remnants because the adhesives within these products often promote corrosion and etching of finishes. This may require using wooden applicator sticks or scalpels to remove the majority of the adhesive, followed by the application of cotton swabs dampened with either warm water or an appropriate solvent to remove remaining residues.

5. Reduce excessive corrosion by probing with wooden or plastic applicator sticks. Use suction from a HEPA vacuum as noted above to contain loose corrosion products. Perform localized cleaning of corroded areas with water method (for powdery corrosion) or solvent method (for waxy corrosion), as described above.

6. Important Note: Perform testing of all cleaning methods mentioned above prior to full-scale application to ensure surfaces are not adversely affected by the treatment.

VISUAL DOCUMENTATION

(Left) In spite of heavy losses to the paint system, this painted steel wheel is considered to be in good condition. (Right) Note embossed mesh accretion, which is transferring due to reflective tape (presumed to be from contact with the life buoys) pressed against the wheel at some point in time.

(Left and right) A chrome-platted brass wheel with loss of the plating material (most likely the result of use).

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Two painted brass wheels in fair condition. (Left) This one has clear evidence of multiple painting campaigns, with deterioration of all. (Right) Heavily deteriorated paint coating system, with active flaking and losses. Note tarnishing on exposed areas of brass.

(Left) A fiber twine-wrapped metal wheel in good condition. (Right) The paint drips could be an indication that this is a later paint applicaton and not the original coating.

(Left and right) A painted brass wheel in poor condition, with almost complete loss of finishes, heavy corrosion, and bent spoke end.

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(Left and right) A painted brass wheel in poor condition, with highly deteriorated paint finishes, tarnishing and corrosion of metal, and severe weathering of wooden spoke ends.

(Left) A cut-sheet metal wheel with a paint finish in good condition, with some wear and loss of finishes and mild corrosion of iron. (Right) A powder coated steel wheel with rubber spoke ends in poor condition. Note missing spoke end.

Storage of the metal ship wheels, the smaller ones stacked vertically on metal shelves (left) and the larger ones inside heavy-duty cardboard boxes, with archival barrier board used as interleaving to reduce contact between wheels (right).

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OBJECT GROUP Wheels, Wooden

NUMBER OF ITEMS 50

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

In general, this object group consists of ship wheels constructed of finished wood and brass.

Occasionally, iron is found as part of the makeup of the wheels. The main wood species used in their construction appears to be teak and oak. King spokes are frequently identified with either rope or twine knots, or with grooves carved into the wood. One ship’s wheel was found to have a lead medallion embedded into the front and at least two others had with brass medallions in them.

While one wheel has a steering-assisting Brodie knob or handle installed on the front, another has a hole where one may have been installed at one time. Few wheels were found to have nave plates.

The average wheel diameter is approximately 43 inches; however, the largest wheel has a 64-inch diameter. Veneer inlay has been applied to both the front and back of many of the wheels to conceal the metal screws used in their construction. The wood finish for many of the wheels appears to be clear to semi-transparent colored varnish or shellac.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

All wooden ship wheels appear to be whole and sound. Four were found to be in such good condition that they appear to be new. Common observations on the condition of each wheel tend to be the following: wear of finishes and wood from use; greasy deposits and residues (which appear heaviest over and around the hubs); dust and dirt; mottling of finishes due to alligatoring; paint accretions in the form of splatters, drips, and brush marks; presence of old polishing compound residues (which can promote corrosion); application of labels, stickers, and tape; applied writing in felt marker and pencil; dents, gouges, scratches, and abrasions; embossing of finishes from silver reflective tape or nylon rope due to prolonged contact with life ring buoys; and remnants of mud dauber nests.

For the majority of the wooden ship wheels, the woodwork exhibits minimal cracking or opening in the joints. Lifting or popping of the inlaid veneer is minimal except for two wheels where moderate damage to the veneer was found. For one of these wheels, the loss to the inlaid veneer is significant.

Additionally, many of the wheels have an unknown clear coating, which has become fouled with dust, dirt, and grease. It is unclear whether this is due to the application of oil coatings (such as linseed oil) during past maintenances. This coating may be responsible for the alligatored appearance of some of the wheels.

EXISTING STORAGE

Currently, most of the collection is set on their spoke ends in an unpainted and non-padded wooden racking system that sits directly on the floor. The system helps to keep the wheels separated from each other and prevent surface damage, which would occur if the wheels were leaned against one another. Other wheels are housed vertically along with metal ship wheels within large non-archival cardboard boxes. One large wooden ship wheel has been set on its spoke ends, leaning against a wall. None of the wheels is covered to prevent against dust accumulations. Noticeable accumulations of dust and debris were found at the base of the racking system.

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STORAGE

1. Elevate wheel rack off of the floor to allow wheels to rest in the framing of the rack rather than on their spokes. Elevation of the rack will also allow for cleaning underneath it. Some alteration to the rack structure by the addition of brackets should be performed to enable wheels to rest more on the wheel rim and less on the spokes. Ideally, a bracket system should have four points of contact with the wheel rim – two on the exterior bottom and two on the interior side of the rim at top.

2. Clean and paint the unfinished wooden rack with two to three coats of a latex paint to seal the wood.

3. Add Ethafoam cushioning to storage furniture to pad areas of contact and prevent abrasions.

4. Devise storage racking or hanging system for wheels that are currently free standing or stacked within boxes.

5. Drape or wrap wheels with 4-mil polyethylene sheeting to prevent dust accumulations.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONSERVATION TREATMENT

Given the whole and sound nature of many of the wheels, none were found to be in urgent need of conservation. In fact, with little effort four wheels can be immediately displayed. Despite the presence of alligatoring within many of the finishes, few wheels exhibit active flaking and loss of the finishes. This is more of a concern about aesthetic appearance rather than one of condition. Re-adhering lifting veneer is not required at this time and should be considered if the item is to be displayed or if the veneer continues to lift as a failure of the original adhesive method. Similarly, polishing of brass components and refinishing of wood should be performed as deemed necessary for curatorial purposes due to display requirements.

The main conservation need for many of the wheels is general cleaning to remove dirt and greasy residues, which should be performed prior to upgrading storage. As such, the following immediate conservation treatment steps are recommended:

1. Clean away loose surface dirt and dust using natural bristle brushes and light suction from a HEPA vacuum. Wrap brushes that have metal ferrules with painter’s tape to avoid scratches, and screen the intake of the vacuum with a fine mesh to prevent pieces of the object from getting trapped within the vacuum. Use wooden applicator sticks or plastic probes to dislodge adherent dirt such as the mud dauber nests and old polishing compound lodged within recesses.

2. Wipe away excessive grease with heavy-duty paper towels. Afterwards, use clean cloths (heavy-duty paper towels or chemical wipes) and cotton swabs dampened with an appropriate solvent such as odorless mineral spirits to wipe away remaining grease and any polishing compound residues.

3. Reduce excessive corrosion by probing with wooden or plastic applicator sticks. Use suction from a HEPA vacuum as noted above to contain loose corrosion products. Perform localized cleaning of corroded areas with solvent method, as described above.

4. Remove corrosion from metal medallions embedded within wheels and coat with wax or conservation approved lacquered. For the lead medallion, this treatment should be done sooner rather than later.

5. Remove the various labels, stickers, and tape remnants because the adhesives within these products often promote corrosion and etching of finishes. This may require using wooden applicator sticks or scalpels to remove the majority of the adhesive, followed by the

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application of cotton swabs dampened with either warm water or an appropriate solvent to clean away remaining residues.

6. Monitor the condition of opening of joints and lifting veneer. This condition should remain stable if the wheels are kept in the acclimatized state in which they currently are within the secured storage room. However, an optimum climate-controlled environment of a) a cooler room temperature of 60°F, b) a relative humidity of 50%, c) good air ventilation, and d) low to no light is ideal and will help to prevent deterioration and further joint separation.

7. Important Note: Perform testing of all cleaning methods mentioned above prior to full-scale application to ensure surfaces are not adversely affected by the treatment.

VISUAL DOCUMENTATION

(Left and right) A wooden wheel with painted fiber rope in very good condition, exhibiting minor abrasions and scratches. There are also minor losses of paint finishes on the rope.

(Left and right) A wooden wheel in good condition that is structurally sound, with only minor opening of seams. Note unknown white powdery residues and moderate wear of finishes.

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(Left and right) This wheel is considered to be in excellent condition. The brass hub appears to have been varnished.

(Left and right) Two examples of alligatored finishes, which give the wheels a mottled appearance.

(Left) An outter spoke with broken and missing end. (Right) Overpaint on the brass hub.

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(Left) Heavy polishing compound residues left behind in the recesses of the brass hub. (Right) Mud dauber nests were found on a few wheels.

(Left) Loss of varnish and corrosion of brass hub. (Right) Opening of joints and deterioration of wood finishes.

(Left) A wheel in poor condition with missing and lifting sections of inlay veneer, exposing construction screws. (Right) Embossed mesh and rope patterns from the transfering of reflective tape and rope, most likely from resting against a life ring buoy.

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(Left) Heavy grease accretions on the brass hub and surrounding wooden components. (Right) Heavy and active corrosion of lead medallion inserted into the wheel.

(Left and right) A wheel in excellent condition, with only minor wear of finishes at spoke ends.

Storage of the wooden wheels, on a wooden rack system (left) and inside heavy-duty cardboard boxes (right).

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APPENDIX A

MARAD HERITAGE ASSETS

INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT

2016 Conservation Assessment Survey 3/22/2016

CAT OBJECT ID OBJECT NAME MATERIALS CONDITION AND NOTES CONDITION

CATEGORY

RATING See Sheet 2

O 2011.003R.

Ax, Fire Painted wooden handle; painted iron head

Considerable corrosion of iron, with flaking and nearly complete loss of paint. Wood handle is slipping out of ax head, with some loss of finishes and lettering detail, as well as opening up of the wood grain with splitting. Paint accretions and remnants of label on wooden handle.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Ax, Fire Painted wooden handle; painted iron head

Minor to moderate loss of finishes to both wood and iron, minor corrosion of iron, sticker label on wood, opening up of the wood grain.

Good

O 2011.002R.

Azimuth Circle Wooden box;

painted brass azimuth circle

Wooden box with heavy wear on exterior, including loss of finish, scratches, and gouges. Some cracking and insect holes in bottom board. Does not appear to be an active infestation.

Labels on front and top. Azimuth circle has flaking and loss of paint, minor tarnishing of brass.

Fair

O 2011.002R.

Azimuth Circle Wood box;

painted brass azimuth circle

Surface dirt and dust. Gouges and scratches of wood, with minor cracking at corner. Several labels and tape adhesive residues on top of wooden box. Active corrosion on exposed brass elements.

Good

O 2011.003R.

Azimuth Circle Wooden box with tinted varnish, rubber, leather, steel, brass, fabric.

Surface dirt and dust. Wooden case has ID plate on front.

Leather strap shows some wear. Wood and finishes in good condition with minimal wear. Minor surface wear on azimuth circle, with active copper corrosion at screws and elsewhere.

Minor film of oil/grease. Detached label on inside.

Good

O 2011.003R.

Azimuth Circle Finished wooden box, aluminum clasps, rubber;

painted brass azimuth circle.

Wood contains scratches and wear of finishes, loose components inside. Azimuth circle has copper corrosion, greasy residues and dirt, some tape.

Good

O 2011.003R.

Azimuth Circle Wooden box with leather or naugahyde and white metal;

painted brass azimuth circle, glass.

Azimuth circle has chrome-plated screws. Finishes are dull and dirty, with some moderate corrosion and loss.

Azimuth circle:

Good; Box: Very good.

O 2011.004R.

Azimuth Circle Wooden box, painted brass azimuth circle

Wooden box exhibits heavy wear on exterior, scratches, gouges, tape residues, labels on side. Heavy scratching on interior of box. Loose component placed inside box. Minor corrosion of brass.

Azimuth circle:

Good; Box: Fair

O 2011.004R.

Azimuth Circle Wooden box, painted brass azimuth circle

Surface dirt and dust. Moderate wear of wooden box with gouges, cracking. Two labels on front. Unable to open box for interior inspection.

Good

O 2011.004R.

Azimuth Circle Wooden box, brass hinges;

painted and exposed brass azimuth circle, glass.

Box: Opening of joints, cracking, scratches, and wear of finishes at top, drip marks. Azimuth: has chrome-plated screws.

Minimal wear, accretions, corrosion at screws.

Fair

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CATEGORY

RATING See Sheet 2

O 2011.004R.

Azimuth Circle Wooden box;

painted brass azimuth circle

Surface dirt and dust. Wooden box exhibits heavy wear. Two pieces of masking tape on top. Heavy wear on interior of box.

Minor corrosion of brass.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Azimuth Circle Wooden box with brass locking mechanisms;

painted and exposed brass azimuth circle, glass

Box: felt lining on interior, heavy scratches, sticker labels, minor wear of finishes. Azimuth: wear of finishes, mild corrosion of screws, accretions, barcode label.

Azimuth Circle:

Good; Box: Fair

O 2011.004R.

Azimuth Circle Case: possibly

Bakelite with wood tabs on the interior (to hold down the azimuth); azimuth circle: painted brass, glass

Case: some scratches and abrasions, mild tarnishing of hinge at back, missing locking mechanisms. Azimuth circle: corrosion on undersides, loss of finishes, heavy soiling.

Fair

O 2011.002R.

Barometer, Aneroid

Brass, glass Surface dirt and dust. Mild tarnishing of brass. Sticker residues on glass. Barcode label on top. Masking tape label on back, "CHIEF MATE." Slight deformation of cover edge.

Fair

O 2011.002R.

Barometer, Aneroid

Wood, painted brass, glass

Surface dirt and dust. Minor wear of wood finish, mostly at top.

Moderate to heavy wear of brass finish, with some tarnishing.

Mild powdery white residue. Abrasion on dial face. Two labels, stamped number, and tape adhesive residues on back. Minor paint accretions along edge of back.

Fair

O 2011.002R.

Barometer, Aneroid

Painted wood, aluminum, plastic

Surface dirt and dust. Heavy wear of paint finishes with loss.

Abrasions to wood. Linear scratch on plastic face. Bottom edge of aluminum at mount point is deformed. Two missing mount screws. Oxidation and dulling of aluminum. Paint accretions on aluminum. Label on plastic face. Overpaint and writing on back.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Barometer, Aneroid

Brass, glass Surface dirt and dust. Moderate tarnishing of glass. Sticker and sticker adhesive residues on glass face. Sticker on side "#5."

Polish residues on side, in recesses. "BRINTON LYKES" written in black felt marker on back center.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Barometer, Aneroid

Brass, glass Surface dirt and dust. Heavy and active corrosion of brass, concentrated at top and on adjustment screw. Appears to have a lacquer coating. Label stickers on front glass face, side, and back. Adhesive tape residue on back.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Barometer, Aneroid

Aluminum, plastic Surface dirt and dust. Mild oxidation of aluminum. Mild corrosion of brass fasteners at back. Polishing compound in recesses. Foggy plastic with linear scratch. Finger smudges on dial face. Minor paint accretions on back.

Good

O 2011.003R.

Barometer, Aneroid

Brass, glass Surface dirt and dust. Moderate tarnishing of brass, with some localized corrosion. Detachment of glass.

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CATEGORY

RATING See Sheet 2

O 2011.003R.

Barometer, Aneroid

Brass, glass Surface dirt and dust. Heavy tarnishing of brass, with some green corrosion. Two labels on face and one label on back with clear tape. Paint accretions on back side.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Barometer, Aneroid

Brass, glass Surface dirt and dust, very minor. Comes with original cardboard foam packaging and instructions. Barcode label on glass front and back.

Excellent

O 2011.004R.

Barometer, Aneroid

Brass, glass Surface dirt and dust. Moderate tarnishing of brass, concentrated on sides. Mild abrasions on brass. Three stickers on glass face. Tape adhesive residue on face. Small area of corrosion on back side edge.

Good

O 2011.004R.

Barometer, Aneroid

Metal, plastic Possibly chrome-plated brass or aluminum. Labels and tape residue over plastic face and on metal sides. Pencil writing on back. Yellowed accretions on metal. Small gouge on side.

Corroded iron screw.

Fair

O 2011.002R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish; iron mount bracket with paint system finish

Scorch marks on bracket, corrosion of iron with substantial loss.

Deformation of iron. Chalky paint. Unknown coating on front, over name.

Fair

O 2011.002R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze No finish. Corrosion, abrasions, sticker label, tape, smudges, minimal scratches. Pallet has two clappers.

Good

O 2011.002R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze No finish. Iron staining, paint accretions, tape, corrosion.

Pallet has two clappers.

Good

O 2011.002R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze, iron Accretions, corrosion of iron and bronze, iron corrosion staining on bell, adhesive tape residue.

Poor

O 2011.002R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze, iron Bronze and iron corrosion, iron corrosion staining on bell, multiple dents, paint accretions.

Poor

O 2011.002R.

Bell, Ship's Chrome-plated bronze

Moderate disruption of chrome plating, with some corrosion of bronze. Shearing of bronze at top. Iron corrosion staining at top. Tape and multiple writings on sides and top. Scratches.

Fair

O 2011.002R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze No finish. Corrosion, paint accretions, writings on side and top, clear tape, dents on top.

Good

O 2011.002R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze, iron Paint coating on iron bracket. Iron corrosion staining on top of bell. Bracket has deteriorated paint, with loss due to associated corrosion. Paint and unknown accretions on bronze.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze Paint remnants on bracket. Portion of clapper is composed of iron. Corrosion, black felt marker, label.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze, iron Only bracket has paint coating, very deteriorated. Significant corrosion of iron, with iron corrosion staining on bell. Corrosion of bell, minimal paint accretions, sticker tape residue, numerous dents.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish, iron

Bronze bell, iron shackle. Deterioration of paint coating, with significant losses and flaking. Bronze and iron corrosion.

Sticker label.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Brass Surface dust and dirt. Overall heavy greasy residues, possibly motor oil. Minor interior corrosion. Incised on front "U.S.N."

Plaque on side of base reads "26818." Remnants of sticker label on arm.

Good

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CATEGORY

RATING See Sheet 2

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish, fiber rope, iron

Has clapper with iron component. Paint coating is deteriorated, with heavy losses and flaking. Mild corrosion of bronze.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze and iron with paint system finish

Bronze bell, iron bracket. Moderate corrosion of iron and bronze. Deterioration of finishes.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze bell with iron mount

Tarnishing of bronze with spots of corrosion, both interior and exterior of bell and clapper. Corrosion of iron. Dents at finial.

Repair to arm, incompatible with metal. May have been polished at one time.

Very good

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Brass bell, clapper, and bracket

Corrosion on interior. Minor tarnishing on exterior. Sticker label with clear tape. Minimal scratching.

Very good

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze bell, iron clapper

Iron stains at top, paint accretions, corrosion, clear tape. Fair

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze bell, iron mount, stainless steel washer

Moderate corrosion on interior. Paint system only on bracket, with losses and corrosion. Black felt writings on side. Heavy and dark unknown staining on majority of bell. Scratches.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze, iron Bronze bell with iron bracket. Bracket and interior of bell have paint system finish. Heavy and darkened staining pollutants on bell. Deterioration of finishes. Iron corrosion with material loss. Scorch marks.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze and iron with paint system finish

Bronze bell with iron bracket. Scorch marks, black felt marker writing. Corrosion of iron. Molten iron residues from cutting.

Paint is chalky but generally whole, only minor losses. Dent on bottom edge.

Good

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze, iron No finish. Iron staining on bronze bracket. Iron component on clapper. Dark mottled staining on sides and top.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze bell, iron mount with paint system finish

Surface dirt and dust. Bronze has a thick layer of dirt and soot on exterior, obscuring the true color of the surface. Minor corrosion with loss of paint on mounting system. Scratches.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish

Deterioration of paint system. Iron corrosion stains at top. Fair

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish, iron shackle

Islands of paint finishes remain. Has iron shackle. Corrosion of iron and bronze.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Steel with paint system finish

Surface dirt and dust. Extensive loss of paint layer with primer showing through. Surface abrasions, scuff marks from shoes.

Minor corrosion at mounting system with some paint loss. Red marker "#29." Peeling paint on inside.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Chrome-plated bronze or possibly steel with paint system finish;

Iron mount and pivot

Surface dirt and dust. Chalky paint, with minor losses. Minor deformation on either side at bottom. Minor corrosion of iron mounting system with some paint loss. Black felt marker "DEL

VIENTO 21." Chrome plating showing through at bottom.

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CATEGORY

RATING See Sheet 2

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish

Heavily deteriorated paint coating, tarnishing and corrosion, black felt marker writing, painted on inside.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish, iron

Bronze bell, iron bracket and clapper. Paint sheering at top of bell and base of mount, continuously around the whole top.

Considerable loss of paint system. Scratches and abrasions, active flaking of paint. Chalkiness. Minor corrosion of iron and bronze.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze bell, iron mount

Surface dirt and dust. Only iron mount has paint system.

Molten metal from cutting of mounting system. Corrosion of bronze and iron. Washing down of corrosion of iron over bronze. Abrasions and scratches, some showing bright metal.

Minor paint accretions. Considerable loss of paint system at mount. Black felt marker "#2."

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish, iron

Iron bracket. Molten metal splatters from cutting bracket.

Minor to moderate corrosion of iron. Chalky and thin coat of paint. Sweeping abrasions of paint layer at front. Scuff of metal at front, abrasions around bottom.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze, iron Bronze bell with iron bracket. Almost complete loss of paint on iron with considerble corrosion. Heavy iron corrosion staining on bronze. Corrosion of bronze. Heavy paint accretions on top.

Black felt marker, "MALLORY #36." Scratches and abrasions.

Minor deformation at base.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze bell, iron bracket

Bronze bell with iron brackets. Iron has almost no paint, considerable corrosion, bleeding onto bronze. Loss of iron material due to corrosion. Fatiguing and sheering of metal.

Paint accretions on top of bronze. Scratches. Black felt marker

"PENN TRADER #28."

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Possibly bronze with paint system finish; Iron bracket with matching paint system

Surface dirt and dust. Chalky paint with minor losses. Minor corrosion of iron. Scorch marks at top of bell to free it from the mount.

Good

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish; iron mount

Surface dirt and dust. Painted bronze bell, iron mounting system. Painted on interior. "#1" written in black felt marker on side. Scorch marks at top. Iron corrosion. Primer showing through at top. Scratches and abrasions on side.

Good

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Steel with paint finish system

Surface dust and dirt. Loosely adhered molten metal at top

(from cutting the mounting system to salvage the bell). Minor corrosion at mounting system with paint loss. Paint remains continous and adhered overall, with localized lossses. Greasy residue at bottom. Chalky paint.

Good

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Steel with paint finish system

Surface dirt and dust. Minor losses to paint system due to abrasions. Minor corrosion on mounting system. Pink coloration appears to be primer showing through. Chalky paint.

"#1" written in black felt marker.

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CATEGORY

RATING See Sheet 2

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Chrome-plated bronze with iron bracket with paint system finish

Surface dust and dirt. Scorch marks at top to cut the iron and salvage bell. Chalky paint, with some losses along the shoulders and at base. Shrinking of paint at top.

Good

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish, iron

Bronze bell and iron bracket. Minor corrosion of iron. Molten metal at top from cutting off at bracket. Scorch marks, dirt, chalky paint with primer showing through. Localized losses of paint due to impacts, scratches, and abrasion. Black felt marker on top, "#38." Paint accretion from impact.

Good

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish

Several painting campaigns. Considerable loss of paint with active flaking of remaining paint. Moderate corrosion of iron pin. Sticker label on side and black felt marker on top, "#3", and on side, "DRAKE." Overall corrosion of bronze where exposed.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish, iron

Bronze bell and iron bracket. Clapper with rope attached, iron eyelet. Moderate corrosion of iron bracket. Minor losses to paint system. Black felt marker "#1" and label sticker on top.

Paint coating has sheeting. Chalky paint.

Good

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish

Multiple painting campaigns, with considerable loss of paint.

Minor abrasions and scratches. Label on top. Iron pin has some corrosion. Tarnished metal.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish, iron bracket

Scorch marks from iron. Black felt marker on side. Paint is well adhered. Corrosion of iron at top. Foot prints and smudges on all sides.

Good

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze and iron with paint system finish, fiber rope

Bronze bell, iron bracket and shakle components. Considerable deterioration of paint coating. Iron and bronze corrosion. Iron corrosion staining on bronze. Tape, sticker label.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint finish sysem, iron

Poorly applied paint system, with drip marks and sheeting.

Chalkiness of paint. Paint on bracket is deteriorated. Iron corrosion and iron corrosion staining. Small losses of paint system on bell.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish (only on inside), iron, fiber rope.

Clapper has iron components. Exterior of bell has no finish.

Paint is chalky with large losses and flaking. Multiiple chips and dents to bottom edge of bell. Label, tape, corrosion.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze, iron, synthetic rope

Bronze bell with iron bracket. Only bracket has paint finish, which is deteriorated. Bronze and iron corrosion. Iron corrosion staining on bronze. Label and tape adhesive residues.

Minimal abrasions.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with steel or chrome plating and paint finsh system; iron clapper

Surface dirt and dust. Major loss of paint. Delamination of plating material. Minor corrosion (green speckling) of bronze throughout. Gouges at base, presumed from a tool. Moderate corrosion of iron clapper. Possible loss of portion of clapper.

Two stickers on surface, a barcode label and sticker label with clear tape on top.

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CATEGORY

RATING See Sheet 2

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Chrome-plated bronze with paint system finish

Minor corrosion on interior. Deteriorated and chalky paint, abrasions, scratches, losses.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze, iron, nylon rope

Bronze bell with iron bracket. Only iron bracket has paint system finish. Corrosion of iron and bronze. Label, black felt writing, paint and grease accretions. Some smudge marks.

Deterioration of paint finishes.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze Weathering away of letters. Heavy tarnishing and some corrosion. "NV BAYOU ST. JOHN" written in black felt marker on side.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze, iron Bronze bell with iron bracket. Only bracket has paint system finish. Tarnishing and corrosion of bronze. Chalkiness of paint system. Minor corrosion of iron and loss of paint. Black felt marker, sticker label, dent at bottom edge with associated paint accretions.

Good

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze, iron Bronze bell with iron bracket. Only iron bracket has paint finish.

Bracket is corroded with loss. Iron staining corrosion on bronze.

Corrosion of bronze. Sticker label.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze, fiber rope Only finial has paint finish. Strong corrosion drip marks, smudges, paint accretions, label. Chips and dents to bottom edge in several locations. Small abrasions.

Poor

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish

Surface dirt and dust. Extensive loss of paint system. Appears to have been polished at some point; not much of it remains.

Minor corrosion of bronze. Some alligatoring of paint system at interior of bell. One bar code sticker at top. Black felt marker

"CAPE CLEARE." Tarnished where exposed. Used to be polished, heavy paint with loss and flaking.

Poor

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish, iron

Bronze bell with iron pin that is fused. Deterioration of paint system, with losses and flaking. Corrosion of iron and areas of exposed bronze. Labels.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze bell with paint system finish

Surface dirt and dust. Paint exhibits considerable loss, actively flaking. Minor corrosion of bronze. Barcode and sticker label with clear tape on top. Series of abrasions to bronze on one side.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish

No clapper. Black felt marker on side and top: "BARCODE

1008855 ITEM #3129" "CAPE NEWENHAM." Loss of paint layer, active flaking. Dirt and dust.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish, iron

Bronze bell, iron pin that is fused. Deterioration of finishes, with losses and some flaking. Clear tape, black felt marker.

Mild corrosion on exposed bronze. Vertical crack running from bottom edge to shoulder of bell.

Poor

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish, iron, fiber rope

Bronze bell with iron bracket. Deterioration of paint, with large losses and flaking. Corrosion of iron and bronze. Black felt writings and labels, tape.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with a paint system finish

Bronze bell and bracket. Charcoal grey finish, largely lost.

Label, tape, black felt marker.

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RATING See Sheet 2

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with finish paint system, iron

Iron pin and nut, corroded and deformed. Moderate loss of paint. Series of linear dents on one side. Black felt marker on top, "SS CAPE LILIBED" and on side "FRED MORRIS" and front

"MORRIS." "FRED MORRIS" crossed out. Barcode on top, label sticker with clear tape on side.

Good

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze, iron Bronze bell with iron bracket. Paint system finish is only on bracket. Deterioration of finishes and corrosion of iron.

Corrosion of bronze. Overspray of grey paint on back side of bell. Minimal abrasions. Iron corrosion staining.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze with paint system finish, iron

Iron pin. Paint is deteriorated, with losses and minor flaking.

Cut marks on top of bell, exposing bright metal. Masking tape, sticker, blue felt marker writing. Chalkiness of paint.

Poor

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze bell with paint system finish.

Surface dirt and dust. Has several painting campaigns with considerable loss, exposing bronze. Minor corrosion of bronze.

Black felt marker at top, "PRESIDENT." Sticker lable with bar code on top and remnants of tape label on the side.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Bell, Ship's Bronze, iron Bronze bell and iron bracket. Only iron bracket has paint system finish. Deterioration of finish and corrosion of iron.

Scorch marks. Iron corrosion staining on bronze. Corrosion of bronze. Paint accretions on bronze. Tape and labels.

Fair

O 2011.002R.

Binnacle Painted aluminum stand and hood, painted iron spheres, glass

Deterioration of paint finishes, with large areas of loss and flaking. No compass. Moderate corrosion. Dents and deformation at hood. Door panel loose. Unknown sealant/adhesive material on interior and around base. Tape on side. Crack in glass.

Fair

O 2011.002R.

Binnacle Painted aluminum stand, hood, and brackets; painted iron spheres; glass

No compass. Deterioration of finishes, with flaking and loss.

Overspray of paint at base. Corrosion of iron. Minor losses of metal at base. Grease pencil writings, sticker.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Binnacle Wooden stand, painted brass hood and brackets, painted iron spheres, glass, unfinished brass

No compass. Deterioration of finishes, with loss and flaking.

Some tarnishing of brass and minor corrosion. Open joints and cracking of the wood. Base is missig sections, disjointed.

Overpaint on hood. Panel door to hatch is missing. Has large electrical box affixed to side. Hood is missing glass.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Binnacle Finished wood, painted brass and iron, glass

Wood stand: labels, applied packing list envelope, dirt and paint accretions, dents, base heavily soiled and finish loss, missing plaque. Iron spheres, brass brackets, and hood all with paint finish: mutliple campaigns of paint, with loss, flaking, acrretions, soiling. Some corrosion and tarnishing. Hood is missing glass at top, black felt writing on side, sticker label, dents, minor metal deformation. Compass: minor loss and wear to finishes, heavily soiled. Not mounted in binnacle brackets.

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RATING See Sheet 2

O 2011.004R.

Binnacle Painted brass and iron, glass, unfinished brass, liquid

Has paint finish on interior. Wooden components on inside.

Deterioration of paint, with flaking, loss, and pronounced scratches. Corrosion of brass and iron. Missing door on stand.

Tape on hood. Has compass.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Binnacle Painted wood stand, painted brass hood and brackets, painted iron spheres, glass, unfinished brass

Deteriorated paint, with loss, flaking, staining, labels. All metals exhibit corrosion, particularly the compass and gimbals.

Extensive cracking in the wood. Hood missing glass.

Poor

O 2011.004R.

Binnacle Finished wood stand, painted brass brackets

Missing base, spheres, hood. Includes only the stand.

Deterioation of paint finishes with loss and flaking. Minor deterioration of wood finishes. Paint accretions. Opening of joints and cracking of wood. Moderate corrosion, tarnishing.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Binnacle Finished wood stand, painted brass hood and brackets, painted iron spheres, unfinished brass, liquid

Deterioration of wood and painted finishes. Missing and cracked glass on hood, which has deformation at the top. Some corrosion of both metals. Deterioration of paint finishes on compass, with corrosion of brass. Wood has some cracking and minor separation of joints.

Poor

O 2011.004R.

Binnacle Painted brass stand, hood, and brackets; iron spheres; glass;

unfinished brass, liquid

Deterioration of finishes, with flaking and loss. Has large electrical box affixed to stand. Corrosion of brass and iron.

Missing glass at hood. Considerable dust and dirt. Stickers and labels.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Binnacle Wooden stand, painted brass hood and brackets, painted iron spheres, glass, unfinished brass, liquid

Heavy deterioration of wood finishes, exhibiting dry rot, opening of joints, and loss of wood at corners. Brass has silver metallic paint finish, with loss, flaking, abrasions, black felt writing. Tarnishing and mild corrosion of brass. Some of the brass has been painted with a clear finish that is now yellow.

Corrosion of iron. Some liquid in compass has been lost.

Poor

O 2011.004R.

Binnacle Painted wooden stand, painted brass hood and brackets, painted iron spheres, glass, unfinished brass

Deterioration of finishes, especially at the spheres. Opening of joints on wood. Missing glass, handle for hood. Stickers, grease pencil writing. Electrical tape holding door panel to stand.

Moderate corrosion of iron. Some deformation of hood.

Tarnishing of brass.

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O 2011.004R.

Binnacle Painted wooden stand, painted brass hood and brackets, painted iron spheres, exposed bronze, glass, liquid

Deterioration of finishes, with loss, flaking, abrasions. Cracked and missing glass at hood. Dents and labels on hood.

Considerable separation of joints on wood. Tarnishing and heavier corrosion of bronze. Has large electrical panel affixed to stand. On brass brackets, considerable flaking paint.

Fair

O 2013.006.0

Binnacle Finished wooden stand, painted brass hood and brackets, painted iron spheres, glass

Deterioration of paint, with flaking and loss. Hood has dents at back side. Deteterioration of wood, particulary at base.

Corrosion of metals. Cracking of wood, separation of joints.

Fair

O 2013.006.0

Binnacle Finished wood stand, painted brass hood and brackets, painted iron spheres, unfinished brass, glass

Deterioration of wood and paint finishes. Dents at hood, with missing component. Tarnishing of brass. Minor corrosion. No compass.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Binnacle Ball Painted iron Multiple painting campaigns. Deterioration of finishes, with flaking and loss. Corrosion of iron. Felt marker writing and label.

Fair

O 2011.004R.

Binoculars Vinyl case with synthetic felt;

Bakelite plastic, painted brass, steel, and glass binculars

Surface dirt and dust. Binoculars have minor wear of finish.

Barcode sticker on left side. Case has sticker on side and bottom, with missing strap and lid. Bottom seam of case has detached. Case missing mount grommet.

Binoculars, very good; case, good

O 2011.004R.

Binoculars Leather case with metal fasteners;

binoculars possibly metal with rubberized coating, glass

Case: felt-lined interior case. Strap handles are broken or missing. Binoculars: metal has original paint finishes. Dirt and grime, loss of paint finishes, "COMET" incised onto bridge.

Binoculars, very good; case, Fair

O 2011.004R.

Binoculars Synthetic case, possibly plastic;

Metal, glass, and synthetic binoculars.

Case: unlined, has missing strap component. Binoculars: has iron screws that are corroding. Some deformation. Plastic lense cap is torn and deformed. Stickers, dust and dirt on binoculars.

Good

O 2011.004R.

Binoculars Case, vinyl and steel; binoculars, leather (or possibly synthetic fabric), glass, metal

Binoculars: considerable wear and loss of leather. Barcode label and label with "JEFFERSON." Abrasions to the metal.

Lense covers do not match. Case: label with "JEFFERSON" at top, duct tape on front with "BRETON TAKE-OUT" in black felt marker. Shows some wear. Missing strap.

Binculars: poor;

case: good

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O 2011.002R.

Board, Name Steel board, acrylic letters

Letters attached to board with screws. Corrosion of steel, cracking of letters. Accretions. Small steel brackets attached at back.

Fair

O 2011.002R.

Board, Name Steel board, acrylic letters

Letters attached to board with screws. Corrosion of steel, cracking of letters. Accretions. Small steel brackets attached at back. Missing screws at letters.

Fair

O 2011.002R.

Board, Name Wood Finished wooden board with carved and painted letters. Heavy staining of letters from wood finish. Scratches, gouges, accretions.

Fair

O 2011.002R.

Board, Name Wood Finished wooden board with carved and painted letters. Heavy staining of letters from wood finish. Scratches, gouges, accretions.

Fair

O 2011.002R.

Board, Name Finished and painted wood, painted metal brackets, possibly aluminum

Minor finish loss to wood and metal brackets, minor scratches and abrasion, minor paint accretions. Black felt marker writing on back side.

Very good

O 2011.002R.

Board, Name Finished and painted wood, painted metal brackets, possibly aluminum

Minor finish loss to wood and metal brackets, minor scratches and abrasion, minor paint accretions. Masking tape and small gouge on wood.

Very good

O 2011.002R.

Board, Name Wood Painted wooden board with carved and painted letters.

Deterioration of finishes and weathering of wood.

Fair

O 2011.002R.

Board, Name Wood Painted wooden board with carved and painted letters.

Deterioration of finishes and weathering of wood. Cracking, lifting of wood sections

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Labeled as "2011.2R.102". Stained board, carved and painted letters. Loss of wood finishes, cracking of wood, tar accretions on front, loss of wood, gouges. Alligatoring of paint finishes at letters. Foot prints on board.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Two boards, carved and painted letters. Gouges, loss of wood finishes at front, alligatoring of paint at letters. Heavy deterioration of paint finishes at back. Cracking of wood, iron corrosion staining from mount screw, separation of joints.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Stained wooden board with carved and painted letters. Shallow carving of letters. Deterioration and loss of finishes, scratches, weathering of wood, gouges.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Stained wooden board with carved and painted letters. Shallow carving of letters, with poorly applied paint. Loss of finishes, weathering of wood, scratches.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Wood board with carved and painted letters. Deterioration and loss of finishes. Heavy weathering of wood, with large crack.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Stained wooden board with carved and painted letters. Almost complete loss of stain at front. Deterioration of paint at letters, with alligatoring. Considerable weathering of wood. Felt marker writing.

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O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Stained wooden board with carved and painted letters. Almost complete loss of wood finishes. Paint finishes of letter exhibits alligatoring. Weathering of wood, felt marker writing on back.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Stained wooden board with carved and painted letters.

Cracking of wood, deterioration of paint at letters, scratches, gouges, cracking. Weathering of wood. Felt marker writing.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Stained wooden board with carved and painted letters.

Weathering of wood with large crack. Scratches, felt marker writing, tar accretion.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Stained wooden board with carved and painted letters. Almost complete loss of wood finishes at front. Gouges, scratches, general weathering of wood. Heavy paint at letters, some alligatoring. Has one screw attached at mount hole.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Stained wooden board with carved and painted letters. Almost complete loss of wood finishes at front. Gouges, scratches, general weathering of wood. Heavy paint at letters, some alligatoring.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Stained wooden board with carved and painted letters.

Shallow carving of letters. Large crack in wood, loss of finishes, scratches, gouges, carpenter bee holes, felt marker writing.

Weathering of wood.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Finished wooden board with carved and apinted letters.

Shallow carving of letters, with deterioration of paint finishes.

Almost complete loss of wood finishes. Scratches, felt marker writing, cracking. Weathering of wood.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Stained wooden board with carved and painted letters. Shallow carving of letters, paint application appears recent. Loss of stain finishes, gouges and scratches on wood. Severe weathering. Cracking, carpenter bee hole.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Stained wooden board with carved and painted letters. Shallow carving of letters. Heavy deterioration of stain finishes and weathering of wood. Large crack. Paint on letters appears recent.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Stained wooden board with carved and painted letters. Shallow carving of letters. Loss of finishes, weathering of wood, splits, gouges, tar accretion.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Stained wooden board with carved and painted letters. Shallow carving of letters, with poorly applied paint. Loss of finishes, weathering of wood, scratches.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Wooden board with staining on front and paint on back, carved and painted letters. Loss of stain and deterioration of paint.

Scratches and gouges on front. Heavy weathering of wood. Iron corrosion staining on back. Losses.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Wooden board with carved and painted letters. Loss of finishes on front of board, except at letters. Paint finish on back.

Weathering of wood, gouges, labels, carpenter bee hole, large losses.

Poor

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O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Stained front and painted back. Carved and painted letters.

Loss of stain finishes on front. Severe weathering and cracking of wood. Carpenter bee holes, gouges.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wooden board, iron mount brackets

Stained wooden board with carved and painted letters. Heavy deterioration of finishes. Severe weathering of wood. Scorch marks at iron brackets, with heavy corrosion of iron. Paint finishes on iron almost completely gone. Remnants of paint on back of board.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wooden board, iron mount brackets

Carved letters. Almost complete loss of finishes. Heavy corrosion of iron brackets, with loss of paint. Scorch marks at brackets. Extreme weathering of wood.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Finished wooden board with carved and painted letters. Loss of wood finishes. Cracking of wood, alligatoring of paint.

Good

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Finished wooden board with carved and painted letters. Loss of wood finishes. Cracking of wood, alligatoring of paint.

Good

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Two boards, one board with "Pennsylvania," the other with

"Trader." This one is "Pennsylvania." Both exhibit similar conditions. Carved and painted letters, severe weathering of wood with loss, heavy application of paint at letters, almost complete loss of finishes on wood.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Carved and painted letters. Severe weathering of wood, with loss of finishes, gouges.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Paint and clear finishes. Some cracking, and abrasion at top that has pulled out splintters of wood. Wear of clear coat at edges, with some scratches. Mottling of surface due to impression. Minor paint accretions.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wooden board, iron mount brackets

Painted wooden board with carved and painted letter. Loss of finishes, general weathering of wood. Finishes on iron brackets, deteriorating. Corrosion of iron, with iron corrosion staining.

Cracking of wood, separtion at joins. Foot prints, felt marker writing.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wooden board, iron mount brackets

Painted wooden board and iron brackets, carved and painted letters. Deterioration of paint with loss, no paint on back of board. Cracking of wood, separation at joins. Corrosion of iron.

Poor

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Wooden board with stained front and painted back, carved and painted letters. Severe weathering of all finishes. Actively flaking paint at back. Weathering of wood.

Fair

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Not found Not found Not found

O 2011.003R.

Board, Name Wood Two boards, one board with "Pennsylvania," the other with

"Trader." This one is "Trader." Both exhibit similar conditions.

Carved and painted letters, severe weathering of wood with…