Seals Piano Co. Lightbulb Sign

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Name/Title

Seals Piano Co. Lightbulb Sign

Entry/Object ID

2007.0029.0001

Description

Double-faced lightbulb sign that reads, "Seals Piano Co." manufactured by Federal Electric sign company. It is composed of five stock, raised embossed porcelain enamel letter panels for, "SEALS," and a lower single porcelain panel below that is not illuminated. Its main color a rich ultramarine blue and the lettering is white. An Art Nouveau, tendril-like motif decorates the top and bottom of each of the 5 letter panels. At the bottom, in the center of each panel, there is a small inscription that reads, "Federal Electric Co. Chicago. Pat'd. Nov 17, 1903."

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

z_New Category Needed (Re-sort)

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Federal Electric

Time Period

1900 - 1909

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

One on bottom center of each of 5 letter panels that spell SEALS

Transcription

Federal Electric Co. Chicago. Pat'd. Nov 17, 1903

Dimensions

Height

32 in

Width

87 in

Depth

6 in

Weight

200 lb

Material

lightbulb, Porcelain enamel, Paint, Metal

Location

Category

Storage

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair