M.A. Sumner - Historic Jeweler & Optician Sign from Defiance, Ohio #45830 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white woodcut-style sign advertises M.A. Sumner’s dual profession as a jeweler and optician in Defiance, Ohio, likely dating to the late 1800s. The design features ornate Gothic and serif typography, with a distinctive illustration of spectacles containing detailed eyes beneath the text-symbolizing vision care. The arched border and formal layout reflect period advertising conventions used by artisanal tradespeople.

Used on historical society websites, museum digital archives, or antique collectibles blogs; targets users researching vintage signage, local Ohio history, or 19th-century retail practices.