Buster Brown Shoes Neon Sign

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Name/Title

Buster Brown Shoes Neon Sign

Entry/Object ID

2026.0007.0001

Description

Single-faced, neon illuminated, porcelain enamel sign for Buster Brown Shoes.

Context

The sign was made in St. Louis, MO by Kirn Sign Company. St. Louis was where the Brown Shoe Company in 1904 got the rights to use Buster Brown a comic strip character to market shoes for children.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Porcelain Enamel — Neon-illuminated, Signs/Displays
Signs/Displays

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Kirn Signs

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Bottom center of the sign

Transcription

Kirn Signs St. Louis

Material/Technique

Painted

Dimensions

Height

52 in

Width

10-1/2 in

Length

54 in

Material

Porcelain enamel, Neon, Argon

Location

Category

Storage

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good