Drugs Dolly Madison Tin & Opal Glass Sign

Illuminated tin sign is double-faced, with opal glass push-through copy, including an oval at the bottom with painted Dolly Madison silhouette logo. Sign is unusual because it is internally illuminated with neon, making it a “transition” sign between the era of opal glass and neon.

Object Number : 2001.0049.0001

Type : signs/displays

Sub Types : Array

Decade : 1930 - 1939

Object Height : 45 in.

Object Width : 62 in.

Object Depth : 7 in.

Object Weight : 150 lbs. (est.)

Object History :

Purchased via David Wasserman.

Status : Exhibit

Location : Lightbulb Era Room

Donor Name : Dave Alexander (purchased)

Contact Donor : 1

Signature : Mulholland - Harbor Co.

Signature Location : Sign tag on lower side of cabinet

Condition :

Good: Sign was originally in excellent condition, considering its age. Some minor paint scrapes and resulting rust. Unfortunately, “U” in the word “DRUGS” was broken during relocation.

First Contact Date : 7/20/2001

First Contact Description : Call from David Wasserman

Object Received Date : 8/8/2001

Object Cataloged Date : 12/5/2001

Purchase Cost : $4,000.00

Shipping Cost : Drove to and from Parkersburg, WV to pick-up