Early American Life Winner 2007

Peter Koenig’s first entry into the prestigious directory of traditional American crafts magazine, Early American Life, garnered him instant recognition as a master craftsman in vintage signs.  “Crowfuts Inn”, as seen below in the article from August of 2007, was judged to be of museum quality by judges from well known museums around the country.  “Crofuts Inn” a rebus, let illiterate travelers know they could rent a bed and relax, by using pictures or symbols they would understand.  Shown at the Felix Valle State Historic Site located in the state of Missouri, “Crowfuts Inn” was photographed on the property of the 1819 Dr. Benjamin Shaw house.