O.E. Snider Wood & Glass Portable Sign

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Name/Title

O.E. Snider Wood & Glass Portable Sign

Entry/Object ID

2007.0085.0001

Description

The wooden case with a reverse glass panel that is lettered with gold leafing is from the 1940s era. It was likely a portable, self-promotional sign/item that the sign-maker, O.E. Snider would have carried to jobs. The gilded glass surface is framed with a simple wood case, including a handle, that was painted white. The lettering states, "Signs that Stay are Signs that Pay", "We Make Em, That's out Business," and "O.E. Snider on 61 at Benton Mo."

Use

promotional; self-promotion; sign business; advertisement

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Signs/Displays, Self-promotion/Ad Specialties

Made/Created

Time Period

1940 - 1949

Dimensions

Height

10 in

Width

28 in

Depth

4-3/4 in

Material

Wood, Glass, reverse glass, Gold Leaf, Paint

Location

Category

Exhibit

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair