Enna Jettick 1

Enna Jettick Shoes Double-Faced Projecting Metal & Neon Sign

Double-faced neon projecting sign for “Enna Jettick” shoes has ripple tin faces and ornate copper trim. Manufactured by Flexlume Sign Corp., Buffalo, NY. Sign has brackets for mounting–both side poles and top-mount brackets.

Object Number : 2002.0068.0001
Type : signs/displays
Sub Types : Array
Decade : 1930 - 1939
Object Height : 12-7/8 in.
Object Width : 24 in.
Object Depth : 6-5/8 in. (cabinet); 10 in. with neon
Object Weight : 24 lbs.
Object History :

Sign as well as a large inventory of sign components were moved from the original Flexlume Sign Corp. factory in Buffalo, NY, to Flexlume’s current location at 1464 Main St. in downtown Buffalo. Paddy Rowell’s father, F.A. “Al” Rowell, acquired the physical assests of the production sign company in 1945 at auction. The inventory remained virtually undisturbed until the 1990’s when sign collectors became aware Flexlume’s history – particularly with regard to opal glass letter signs. The museum became aware of the Flexlume collection in 2000 and contacted Paddy Rowell to arrange a visit. The visit prompted the donation of the museum’s collection of Flexlume items over the course of the next several years.

 

Status : Exhibit
Location : Main Street
Status Location : Shoe Store Storefront
Donor Name : Jean and Paddy Rowell, Sr. - Flexlume Sign Corp.
Contact Donor : 1
Condition :

Excellent: Sign was found still in crate. Needs plug for wires.

 

First Contact Date : 6-15-20011
First Contact Description : Phone call to arrange visit
Deed of Gift Form Received : 2-29-2002
Object Received Date : 6/6/2002
Object Cataloged Date : 1/12/2003
Fair Market Value : 600
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