Metal wall sign: R. Neumann & Co. 9" high x 36" long x 3/4" thick. Black painted metal with white lettering. No date, ca. 1920-30.
Entry/Object ID
2003.010.0001
Description
Metal wall sign: R. Neumann & Co. 9" high x 36" long x 3/4" thick. Black painted metal with white lettering. Ca. 10 guage sheet metal, formed beveled edge, hollow back. No date, ca. 1920.
The company has been at 300 Observer Highway for at least 75 years.
The lettering on the front is a routed-out serif face, in painted in white enamel, worn. The sign is formed from a single sheet with 3/4" wide 45-degree beveled edges soldered at the corners. One hole, ca. 1/2" diameter, on the flat surface near each corner for mounting use.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.010
Source or Donor
Manhattan Neon
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Manhattan Neon Company.
Made/Created
Date made
1920 - 1930
Notes
Date: 1920-1930
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Good
Notes: Sign was in the 2002 HHM exhibit, Signs & Traces, on loan from the donor. Item was returned to the donor after the exhibition.
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2003-03-11
