Beverly Sign Co. Sketch - Gragg Rug Cleaners

Name/Title

Beverly Sign Co. Sketch - Gragg Rug Cleaners

Entry/Object ID

2010.0009.0007

Description

A sketch for a sign that reads, "Gragg Rug Cleaners," "Est. 1910," and "Spring Fresh Cleaned." The main text is set upon a red shape that blooms like a flower from a black pot with green stem and leaves. Its business location is included near the bottom and reads, "915 East 75th St." It is signed by Ken Millar and stamped with the Beverly Sign Co. name. 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, ink on paper, Graphite, Paint

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Sign Artwork or Sketches

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Ken Millar

Role

Sign Painter

Manufacturer

Beverly Sign Co.

Date made

Mar 26, 1962

Time Period

1960 - 1969

Place

City

Chicago

State

Illinois

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Bottom left

Transcription

Ken Millar 62

Material/Technique

Ink

Type

Makers Mark

Location

bottom right

Transcription

Beverly Sign Co. Size: 20' x 20' Scale: 3/4"=1 ft.

Type

Date

Location

Top left

Transcription

Mar 26 1962

Location

Category

Exhibit