Monumental 17 Foot Hand Painted "California Dog and Cat Hospital" Sign c.1930

ABOUTThis is an original monumental 17 foot hand painted metal sign in a wooden frame that hung outside the Veterinarian Hospital in Oakland, California since 1930. The sign is one sided and shows some wear consistent with age and use. CREATOR California Dog and Cat Hospital, Oakland, CA. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Paint. CONDITION Good. Minor wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 18 in. W 17 feet D 2 in. HISTORYThis California Dog and Cat Hospital was in business from 1930-2017. Lloyd A. Freitas, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, died with family around at age 85. His practice, The California Dog & Cat Hospital, in Oakland, CA was opened by his father in 1930. Lloyd served the community for 54 years.