State of Ohio Gubernatorial Appointment Document (George K. Nash, 1903)
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State of Ohio Gubernatorial Appointment Document (George K. Nash, 1903)
By:State of Ohio (Governor George K. Nash, Secretary of State Lewis C. Laylin)
Style:American Historical Document
Origin:United States
Materials:Printed paper with handwritten ink entries, glass frame (not fully visible, assumed due to reflectivity)
Age:1903 (early 20th century)
Condition:Good (visible age toning, minor staining, but text and signatures remain clear)
Value:$60-$150 USD
Maker's Marks / Writing:Signed by George K. Nash (Governor) and Lewis C. Laylin (Secretary of State) with hand-written fill-ins for the appointee's name and township.
Date:2025-07-03 08:59:55.229676
Description:
This is an official State of Ohio appointment document, signed by Governor George K. Nash and Secretary of State Lewis C. Laylin, dated 1903. It commissions an individual (hand-filled) to the position of Justice of the Peace. The document features elaborate printed state insignia, period calligraphy, and original ink signatures. Such pieces are valued for their historical and governmental significance related to early 20th-century Ohio.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A decorative and authentic example of early 20th-century American governmental ephemera. Its value lies in historical and local interest, especially in Ohio, rather than rarity. The condition—aged paper with discoloration but legible text—fits expectations for a document of this era. Presence of original signatures adds to collectibility.
Individual Images:
Reflections on the glass suggest the document is framed
which often helps preserve paper condition. Some foxing and age-related browning are visible
but there are no major tears or losses.
Provenance:
No separate provenance documents shown, but direct document image includes official signatures and seal reference.
Condition:
Good (visible age toning, minor staining, but text and signatures remain clear)
Identification Score: 99%
The fully legible text, clear governmental insignia, and the presence of historically documented officials (Governor Nash served from 1900-1904) confirm identification as a 1903 Ohio gubernatorial appointment document.
Authenticity Score: 85%
The toning, ink aging, and historical signatures indicate authenticity, though a direct physical inspection would be required to rule out facsimile signatures or later reprints. No obvious reproduction qualities noted in the photo.
Image Memory Note
Early 1900s Ohio official document, signed by then-governor George K. Nash; framed and in decent, displayable condition.
Keywords
Ohio gubernatorial appointment, George K. Nash, Justice of the Peace, 1903, historical document, American ephemera, United States
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