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2391f. Massachusetts Humane Society porcelain sign c.1900.

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2391f. Massachusetts Humane Society porcelain sign c.1900.

2391f. [Massachusetts Humane Society porcelain sign c.1900]. The Massachusetts Humane Society was organized in 1787 and is generally considered to be the predecessor to the U. S. Life-Saving Service. It is extremely seldom that we are able to find any Massachusetts Humane Society items. We have been fortunate to find this scarce original porcelain on steel reward sign that once marked a Society boathouse or Hut of Refuge. Sign is white porcelain on heavy weight steel and lettered in black. Sign measure 10 ½” x 17 ½” and is lettered:  “How to Save Life from Drowning …. [with detailed instructions] …. THE HUMANE SOCIETY of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts”. Sign has only very light wear to edges. In unusually good condition and will clean up well. Maker not marked. Probably by “Balto Enamel & Co. Balto 107 Eustis St. Boston”. Founded in 1898 as the Baltimore Enamel Company, this porcelain enamel giant quickly positioned itself to become the largest manufacturing company of its kind in the U.S. An important component of their success came from the manufacture of license plates for states, cities, and counties across the United States. Will look great on your wall. (VG+). $595.