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| Story and pages by Mike Jackson - Jackson Hole, WY
The image above is from the front cover of Rawson and Evans rare 1896 catalog. Evidence suggests the company was started in the 1880s and the company continued at least until the 1920s. Considering the number of years they were in operation, it is surprising how little is known of the company.
According to the catalog, Rawson and Evans specialized in sand blasted, chipped and decorative glass, along with chipped glass signs. Rawson & Evans registered several patents over the years
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Corner Signs |
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| As you can see in the photos above and below, Rawson and Evans was equipped to handle large projects—all quite decorative and elaborate. George Bayless is generally credited with the flourish designs on most Rawson & Evans pieces. |
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| Most of the photos included in this section come from a photo album currently owned by Pat Mackle in Los Angeles. Rick Glawson took the photos and I luckily managed to end up with a nice set. |
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 Historical Factory &
Showroom Photos
Click Here or the photo to view larger factory photos from their 1896 catalog
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| As we learn more of the history of the company, I will try to add it here. For now, you may enjoy viewing a few pages of photos from the album. |
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| Gallery Page 2 : Mostly Horizontal Signs |
| Gallery Page 3 : Mostly Horizontal Signs |
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| Gallery Page 5: A Grouping of "Brilliant Signs" Samples |
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| Eight Page Booklet: Rawson & Evans Sales Tool |
| 21 Page Booklet: Rawson & Evans Sales Tool |
| Changeable Letter Sign: Jeff Lang's antique shop find |
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| Image Download Page: Digitized Panels |
| US Patents: View Each Patent Directly from the Patent Office |
| Zinc Sandblast Stencils: Rick Glawson's version |
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| Signs of the Times Magazine Ads 1906-1909 |
| Signs of the Times Ads: Intro Page |
| Signs of the Times Ads: Page 2 |
| Signs of the Times Ads: Page 3 |
| Signs of the Times Ads: Page 4 |
| Signs of the Times Ads: Page 5 |
