Wildroot Barbershop Tin Sign

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Name/Title

Wildroot Barbershop Tin Sign

Entry/Object ID

2026.0003.0001

Description

An embossed, single faced tin sign reading "Barber shop ask for Wildroot"

Context

This sign was made by Allen-Morrison Sign Company around 1956.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Metal — Non-illuminated, Signs/Displays
Signs/Displays

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Allen-Morrison Sign Company

Date made

circa May 1956

Place

City

Lynchburg

State

Virginia

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Bottom Left Corner

Transcription

W-65 A-M Sign Co., Lynchburg, VA, 5-56

Dimensions

Height

13-1/2 in

Width

3/8 in

Length

39-3/4 in

Material

Metal

Location

Category

Exhibit

Category

Storage

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair