Name/Title
Carroll Cosmetics & Perfume Neon Arrow SignEntry/Object ID
2016.0055.0001Description
Double-faced, arrow-shaped, sheet metal sign cabinet featuring yellow and green neon. Each letter was hand-painted underneath the neon, on the cabinet/sign face. Carroll Cosmetics, most likely Carroll Cut-Rate Cosmetics Company, opened in 1925 and offered a selectin of perfumes, skin creams, lipsticks and a variety of other toiletries. they are now known as Carroll Cut-Rate Furniture and sell a wide range of appliances and furniture items.Collection
Permanent CollectionCategory
Metal — Neon-illuminated, Signs/Displays
Signs/Displays
Made/Created
Time Period
1940 - 1949Notes
Made by DOWNS SignsInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers MarkLocation
Right side of sign cabinetTranscription
Downs SignsMaterial/Technique
In Artist's HandDimensions
Height
31 inWidth
72 inDepth
14 inWeight
130 lbMaterial
neon, sheetmetal, PaintCondition
Overall Condition
Very Good