Watercolor on paper of sign of the Pitt Tavern. It shows a rectangular sign with a 3/4 portrait of William Pitt the Elder seated, wearing a long white wig, a long pink coat and pants with high white stockings. Above his image is: "1808/ William Pitt Earl of Chatham." This painting is the "Sign of the "Pitt Tavern" above Duke St. Lanc./ found in the Garret of the Old Tavern Oct. 1881."
Some small brown spots on the front, in the lower right corner. The edges are slightly browned. There are the remains of a previous backing on the corners of the reverse. (Scott Sagar, 12-08-2000)
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.46
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
