Name/Title
Seals Piano Co. Lightbulb SignEntry/Object ID
2007.0029.0001Description
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 CollectionCategory
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Made/Created
Manufacturer
Federal ElectricTime Period
1900 - 1909Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers MarkLocation
One on bottom center of each of 5 letter panels that spell SEALSTranscription
Federal Electric Co. Chicago. Pat'd. Nov 17, 1903Dimensions
Height
32 inWidth
87 inDepth
6 inWeight
200 lbMaterial
lightbulb, Porcelain enamel, Paint, Metal