Pittsburgh Paints Bubbler Sign

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Name/Title

Pittsburgh Paints Bubbler Sign

Entry/Object ID

2004.0048.0001

Description

Late 1930s era bubbler sign for "PITTSBURGH PAINTS" has multi-colored individual letters, mounted on metal retainer with reverse screen-printed glass face reading, "Smooth as Glass - Wallhide - Florhide - Waterspar - Sun-proof."  It is very collectible due to its being multi-colored since most bubbler signs were single colored.  The bubbling effect was also utilized in Christmas tree lights from the 1930s through the early 1950s.

Category

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Made/Created

Time Period

1930 - 1939

Place

City

Pittsburgh

State

Pennsylvania

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Decal on back center

Notes

Decal on back center

Dimensions

Height

6 in

Width

25-1/8 in

Depth

3-7/8 in

Location

Category

Exhibit

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Overall Condition

Excellent