Internally Illuminated Point-of-Purchase Countertop Display

The four-sided, internally illuminated square counter-top point-of-purchase display has reverse screen-printed glass panels in metal box on a circular stand. Each panel shows a different wiring schematic for an auto’s electrical system.

Object Number : 2016.0022.0003

Type : signs/displays

Sub Types : Array

Decade : 1960 - 1969

Object Height : 15-1/2 in.

Object Width : 10-11/8 in.

Object Depth : same as width: display is a square box

Object Weight : 8-1/4 lbs.

Object History :

The display was from donor’s personal collection and purchased from Ashland Electric Shop in Ashland, KY–a distributor of electrical auto components owned by J&N Auto Electric in Sharonville, OH. Ashland Electric also offered training in troubleshooting auto electric problems: This piece was used as a training aid.

City of Origin : Ashland

State of Origin : Kentucky

Status : Exhibit

Location : Restoration Shop

Donor Name : Herbet E. Howell

Signature : Autolec Publications - Toledo, Ohio

Signature Location : Screen-printed on bottom center of each glass panel

Condition :

Excellent: Minor wear on painted box.

Current Value : $400.00 - appraisal by Dave Greene

First Contact Date : 11/20/2015

First Contact Description : Donor visited museum

Follow Up Date : 3/16/2016

Follow Up Description : Phone call to arrange pick-up of sign

Deed of Gift Form Received : 5/18/2016

Object Received Date : 3/16/2016

Object Cataloged Date : 5/27/2016