OK Cars Sign

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Name/Title

OK Cars Sign

Entry/Object ID

2024.0018.0001

Description

Single-faced, neon-illuminated, porcelain enamel, flashing sign has stainless steel cabinet. Sign was originally pole-mounted.

Context

When preparing to tear down an old building on his property, fourth generation, Northern Kentucky General Motors dealer, Bud Robke, discovered three "OK" car neon signs.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Porcelain Enamel — Neon-illuminated, Signs/Displays
Signs/Displays

Made/Created

Time Period

1950 - 1959

Dimensions

Depth

10 in

Diameter

24 in

Material

Metal, Neon, Porcelain enamel

Location

Category

Storage

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor