Duro Decal Co. Sign Maker Kit

Duro “Sign Maker” letter and number decals. Stored in small metal box with graphics and five small compartments for alphabetized, individually wrapped goldleaf water-transfer decals.

Duro Decal Co., Inc. of Chicago offered decal kits in a number of packages including this circa 1935 sample box, which would have sat onn the shelf of a hardware or variety store.

Object Number : 2001.0021.0001

Type : materials/supplies

Decade : 1930 - 1939

Object Height : 6 in.

Object Width : 17 in.

Object Depth : 14 in.

Object Weight : 14 lbs.

Object History :

Purchased by David Benko for Museum from Vancouver, WA antique store.

Status : Exhibit

Location : Main Street

Status Location : Radio & TV Storefront

Donor Name : Old Glory (purchased)

Contact Donor : 1

Keyword : Durto Sign Maker

Signature : Inside lid of metal box

Signature Location : Inside lid of metal box

Condition :

Good: Box has heavy overspray and staining on top lid. The balance of the box is in moderately good condition. Decals are in surprisingly good condition and still likely to be usable.

First Contact Date : 4/5/2001

First Contact Description : 5/21/2000

Object Received Date : 6/20/2001

Object Cataloged Date : 7/30/2001

Purchase Cost : $285.00