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“R” Recessed Cabinet Salesman Sample Sign

Salesman sample metal embossed “R” is edge-lit by red and blue tubing outlining “cove”. “R” is recessed in 1930s design, framed copper and cast metal cabinet.

Object Number : 2001.0014.0002
Type : self-promotion/ad specialties
Decade : 1930 - 1939
Object Height : irregular shape 14 7/8 in. at height
Object Width : 21-1/2 in.
Object Depth : 3-1/2 in.
City of Origin : Rochester
State of Origin : New York
Status : Exhibit
Location : Letter Wall/Timeline
Donor Name : Jeff Kuebel (purchased)
Contact Donor : 1
Condition :

Good: Salesman sample is in very good condition. There are two holes on side of cabinet that may have been for toggle switches to turn two tubes on-and-off.

 

Restoration Cost : $60.00
Restoration Date : 9/12/2008
Restoration Description :

There was a short or bad transformer on the salesman sample, so that the sign had be to taken apart.

 

Maintenance History :

2-15-2019: Sign had caught on fire due to melting tar and short. Transfomer replaced and some re-wiring done at a cost of $250.00.

First Contact Date : 6/25/2000
First Contact Description : Phone call
Follow Up Date : 4/19/2001
Follow Up Description : Visited former shop and purchased items
Object Received Date : 4/19/2001
Object Cataloged Date : 5/24/2001
Purchase Cost : $50.00
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