Shoe-Shaped Repair Double-Faced Porcelain Enamel & Neon Sign

Double-faced, porcelain enamel, die-cut neon sign reads “Repair”. Sign face is in the shape of a shoe complete with eyelets and laces. Includes angle iron mounting brackets.

Object Number : 2004.0036.0006

Type : signs/displays

Sub Types : Array

Decade : 1930 - 1939

Object Height : 23-5/8 in.

Object Width : 63 in.

Object Depth : 10 in.

Object Weight : 65 lbs. (est.)

Object History :

Sign was taken down by Nu-Lite Signs in the Rochester, NY area.

Status : Exhibit

Location : Neon Era Room

Donor Name : Richard Maira

Contact Donor : 1

Company : Nu-Lite Signs

Date of Execution : Late 1930s

Condition :

Good. Some rust on sign cabinet and bottom of porcelain faces. Sign was acquired without any neon.

Restoration Cost : $206.00

Restoration Date : 8/20/2004

Restoration Description :

Neon replaced on one side of double-faced sign.

First Contact Date : 7/26/2004

First Contact Description : On-site visit

Deed of Gift Form Received : 8/2/2004

Object Received Date : 7/26/2004

Object Cataloged Date : 6/1/2007