Sign Painter's Chest

Object/Artifact

-

American Sign Museum

Name/Title

Sign Painter's Chest

Entry/Object ID

2002.0048.0001

Description

World War II-era sign painter's chest, or sign kit, is stenciled on the side, "U.S. - Chest Signpainting Equipt" It is empty inside except for a compartmentalized tray for supplies/materials. A diagram on the lid outlines where and what materials and equipment are to be kept.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Tools/Equipment, Materials/Supplies

Made/Created

Time Period

1940 - 1949

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Marking

Location

outside

Transcription

U.S. - Chest Signpainting Equipt

Dimensions

Height

13-1/2 in

Width

25-1/2 in

Depth

5-1/2 in

Weight

19-1/2 lb

Location

Category

Exhibit

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor