Beverly Sign Co. Sketch - Milesmaster

Name/Title

Beverly Sign Co. Sketch - Milesmaster

Entry/Object ID

2010.0009.0005

Description

A sketch for a sign that reads, "Stop Stalling Step...and GO...Farther..Smoother with Milesmaster," with other advertising phrase. It features a realistic rendering of a mechanical vehicle part with the main lettering framed within a box drawn with graphic. Most of the text is red and some is blue and black inside of a yellow background. A section painted at the top has been scotch-taped over but can be faintly read: Trivoe Auto Wrecking. The only indicate of the potential location for the finished sign is a hand-written note at the top right, "Spit-Fire since 1919." This is one of 14 sketches currently on display that celebrates the Beverly Sign Co.'s impact on the sign industry.

Type of Drawing

Paint

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Paint, Graphite, ink on paper

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Sign Artwork or Sketches

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Beverly Sign Co.

Time Period

1960 - 1969

Place

City

Chicago

State

Illinois

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

bottom right

Transcription

Beverly Sign Co. Size: 12'x26'' Scale: 3/4"=1 ft.

Location

Category

Exhibit