The image of the Native American is based upon an engraving of the Seminole leader, Mico Chaluca, (Mico translates to 'king'). This image first appeared as an engraving in the book, "Bartrum's Travels", published in 1791. Since that publication there have been several renditions of this image. I based my folk-art tavern sign on an engraving that appeared in the "Lancaster Calender", circa 1818. By that time, Mico Chaluca was forgotten and his image was considered generic. In the 1818 publication, his image was titled, "Ticumseh". SML
A trade sign I built and painted to represent a hypothetical Southern Tavern sign, circa 1790. S.L.
The image of the Native American is based upon an engraving of the Seminole leader, Mico Chaluca, (Mico translates to 'king'). This image first appeared as an engraving in the book, "Bartrum's Travels", published in 1791. Since that publication there have been several renditions of this image. I based my folk-art tavern sign on an engraving that appeared in the "Lancaster Calender", circa 1818. By that time, Mico Chaluca was forgotten and his image was considered generic. In the 1818 publication, his image was titled, "Ticumseh".
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