Kluener Freezer Beef Masonite Sign

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Name/Title

Kluener Freezer Beef Masonite Sign

Entry/Object ID

2024.0004.0001

Description

Single-faced, painted Masonite sign for Kluener Packaging Company.

Context

Kluener Meats was founded in 1895 in Camp Washington by Joseph Kluener, Sr. as a meat processor specializing in smoked meats. A son, Everett, purchased the family business from his father in 1920 and operated it for 50 years, before selling it to other family members. The business remained in The Camp until 1995 when it moved to Fairfield. It closed its doors in 1997. The company was known for the winking eye cow sign along the west side of I-75, although its whereabouts are unknown.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Painted Wood
Signs/Displays

Made/Created

Time Period

1950 - 1959

Dimensions

Height

30 in

Width

71-3/4 in

Depth

1/4 in

Weight

7 lb

Materials

Material

Paint, Masonite

Material Notes

Ni metal bolts at the top left, right and center attached to brackets on backside

Location

Category

Exhibit

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good