DRUGS Federal Lightbulb Sign

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Name/Title

"DRUGS" Federal Lightbulb Sign

Entry/Object ID

2001.0013.0001

Description

Early, pre-neon Federal Sign lightbulb sign. Sign cabinet is a stock size to accommodate generic sign panels such as, "shoes," "whiskey," etc. It was part of the ASM's early Prototype Museum "Signs on Main Street" display unveiled in conjunction with ISA Sign Expo tradeshow in Las Vegas on March 24, 2001. Sign is pictured in 1905 Federal Sign catalog (see 1999.0006.0004).

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

Both sides - lower left side of panel

Transcription

Federal Sign System (Electric)

Dimensions

Height

36 in

Width

72 in

Depth

5 in

Weight

100 lb

Material

Porcelain enamel, Metal, Paint, lightbulb

Location

Category

Exhibit

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent