19th Century Ford’s Theatre Printing Block – "Our American Cousin" hilltop It is important to note

It is important to note that this replacement "tube" looks off

Metal fan base with dark green finish

This sign features an embossed border and text with litho printed graphics in a primary color palette

was eventually acquired by York International in 1987

Both figures are seated at the seaside and are flocked on all sides by floral motif embellishments

19th Century Ford’s Theatre Printing Block – "Our American Cousin" hilltop It is important to noteWood mounted metal printing block advertising Our American Cousin, the play infamously associated with Abraham Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre in 1865. The block features raised lettering with the play's title prominently displayed, along with additional billing for the lead actress, Laura Keene, and supporting players. Blocks of this kind were used by newspapers and theatre presses to print advertisements and playbills, each impression