Regal Boot Neon and Lightbulb Sign

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Name/Title

Regal Boot Neon and Lightbulb Sign

Entry/Object ID

2008.0015.0001

Description

This three-dimensional, cast metal boot features neon one side and lightbulb illumination on the other. When the Museum acquired the sign, both sides had neon illumination, but it became evident during the restoration process that the boot was originally lightbulb-lit. One side was restored back to its original lightbulbs, and the other was left with the “updated” neon in order to show the sign’s history. Businesses would often refit an older sign with new technology as in the case of the Regal Boot usually to save money.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

z_New Category Needed (Re-sort)

Made/Created

Time Period

1910 - 1919

Dimensions

Height

75 in

Width

42 in

Depth

16 in

Materials

Material

Metal, neon, lightbulb

Material Notes

cast metal

Location

Category

Exhibit