Kroger Porcelain enamel

2001.0062.0001

Kroger porcelain neon sign is single-faced. From the Mariemont Kroger in Cincinnati, OH.

Object Number : 2001.0062.0001
Type : signs/displays
Sub Types : Array
Decade : 1950 - 1959
Object Height : 20 in.
Object Width : 83-3/4 in.
Object Depth : 8 in. (without neon)
Object Weight : 60 lbs.
Object History :

Presumably located somewhere in downtown Cincinanti, OH.

 

Status : Exhibit
Location : Events Center
Donor Name : Vince Klusty
Contact Donor : 1
Signature : "American Sign"
Signature Location : Embossed into lower right hand corner of porcelain sign face
Condition :

Good: Porcelain is in good condition. The majority of the neon is missing.

 

Restoration Cost : $186.00; ongoing maintenance additional
Restoration Date : 3/19/2004
Restoration Description :

Neon was restored and sign was re-wired. Post-restoration repair additional: 9-25-2015 – $65.00.

 

First Contact Date : 10/25/2001
First Contact Description : Donor called up and said he had a sign we might want
Follow Up Date : 11/15/2001
Follow Up Description : Went to donor's house and picked-up sign
Deed of Gift Form Received : 11/15/2001
Object Received Date : 11/3/2001
Object Cataloged Date : 12/6/2001
  • Kroger Porcelain enamel