Name/Title
"DRUGS" Federal Lightbulb SignEntry/Object ID
2001.0013.0001Description
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 CollectionCategory
z_New Category Needed (Re-sort)
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Federal ElectricTime Period
1900 - 1909Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers MarkLocation
Both sides - lower left side of panelTranscription
Federal Sign System (Electric)Dimensions
Height
36 inWidth
72 inDepth
5 inWeight
100 lbMaterial
Porcelain enamel, Metal, Paint, lightbulbCondition
Overall Condition
Excellent