Dorsam-Hopf Mail Pouch Barn

Martin County
Written By Christie Browning

In 1940, in a land sale, John Dorsam purchased the land where this barn is located. The barn was bult within five years of the land purchase.

Mail Pouch Tobacco approached Mr. Dorsam when the barn was new and an agreement was struck for painting the Mail Pouch sign on the east face of the barn. This end of the barn is very prominent along highway 231. The family believes the agreement included free tobacco and $100. The barn is no longer in use.

In the fall of 2006, I found this unusual barn and spent a morning sketching the warm morning light and the cool shadow shapes. Later, using my reference materials, I completed an oil painting in my studio, canvas size 18 x 36 inches.

All the barn paintings are for sale.  Please contact Gwen to find out if the painting(s) you are interested in are sold or available.

Christie Browning

Christie is a five-time HSPA award-winning writer with a long resume of creative, compelling writing. Her background includes journalism and marketing, which allows her to bring a specialized voice to the pieces created for her clients. On her own, Christie has written for newspapers, online magazines and major publications. For her clients, Christie produces web designs, press and media releases, blog articles, downloadable worksheets and flyers as well as social media content. Her long-time career as an entrepreneur gives her unique insight into what her clients need to promote their products, services and messages.

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