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Claude Neon Russell Neon Christmas Wreath

Folk art-like neon Christmas wreath was fabricated by Claude Neon Russell for personal use.

Object Number : 2001.0014.0001
Type : signs/displays
Sub Types : Array
Decade : 1950 - 1959
Object Height : 47-1/2 in.
Object Width : 44 in.
Object Depth : 8-1/4 in.
Object Weight : 125 lbs. (est.)
Object History :

Wreath was fabricated by Claude Neon Russell to display on its own shop during the Christmas season.

 

Status : Exhibit
Location : Neon Era Room
Donor Name : Jeff Kuebel (purchased)
Contact Donor : 1
Date of Execution : 1950
Condition :

Good: Rusted, but in working condition with original transformer, wiring and tubing.

 

First Contact Date : 6/25/2000
First Contact Description : Phone call
Follow Up Date : 4/19/2001
Follow Up Description : Visit to shop
Object Received Date : 4/19/2001
Object Cataloged Date : 5/24/2001
Purchase Cost : $250.00
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