American
Handcrafted
Folk Art Signs

The 'Jacob Christ:Hatter' sign was commissioned by the
Philadelphia Museum of Art
From the studios of

Teresa & Ray Podeszwa
of Lords Valley, PA
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Several generations of Christs were hatmakers in Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, between 1780 and 1900. Henry Chapman Mercer purchased this sign, as well as another more elaborate Christ sign, for the collection from dealer Henry K. Deisher of Kutztown, Pennsylvania.

The original is the work of:
Edward Hicks, 1780-1849
Jacob Christ: Hatter trade sign, circa 1800-1840
Wood and paint
24 3/4” x 37 5/8” x 2 1/2"

Collection of the Mercer Museum of the Bucks County Historical Society, Gift of Henry Chapman Mercer, 1918.
© Bucks County Historical Society