2004.0046.0001

“Kelly Springfield Trucks” is double-faced, punch-out sign manufactured by McSavaney Company, Springfield, OH. Background is smalts.

Object Number : 2004.0046.0001

Type : signs/displays

Sub Types : Array

Decade : 1910 - 1919

Object Height : 30-3/4 in.

Object Width : 60-3/4 in.

Object Depth : 6-7/8 in.

Object Weight : 35 lbs. (est.)

Object History :

Sign was purchased from a former tobacco warehouse owner in Maysville, KY, who said he found it in an attic in Maysville.

Status : Exhibit

Location : Lightbulb Era Room

Donor Name : Joe Breslan (purchased)

Contact Donor : 1

Date of Execution : 1915

Signature : The McSavaney Co.

Signature Location : Decal on bottom; also decal on right side

Condition :

Very Good: Some missing smalts.

First Contact Description : Phone call after seeing article in CINCINNATI ENQUIRER

Object Received Date : 7/5/2004

Object Cataloged Date : 2/7/2005

Purchase Cost : $5,000.00