2002.0080.0001

Triangular-shaped “Oxline Paints” sign is porcelain enamel on two sides so as to mount on a corner. “Paint” neon is five different colors, all spliced together as one unit.

Object Number : 2002.0080.0001

Type : signs/displays

Sub Types : Array

Decade : 1950 - 1959

Object Height : 12 ft.

Object Width : 26 in.

Object Depth : 20 in.

Object Weight : 200 lbs. (est.)

Object History :

Sign was found in its original crate at Miller Supply paint store in Pittsfield, MA. Museum of Neon Art referred the owners to the Museum, which contacted Lauretano Sign Group about picking it up. Lauretano had a sign company customer in Pittsfield–Graphic Impact–who delivered the sign to Lauretano until the Museum could pick up the sign.

City of Origin : Pittsfield

State of Origin : Massachusetts

Status : Storage

Location : Annex

Donor Name : Stephen and Amy Miller - Miller Supply

Contact Donor : 1

Date of Execution : 1948

Signature : Back Bay Sign Co.

Signature Location : Handlettered on lower front

Condition :

Excellent: All neon is working; very minimal chipping to porcelain.

Restoration Cost : $60.00 (after acquisition of sign)

Restoration Date : 8/27/2004

Restoration Description :

Neon repair of “NTS”

Maintenance History :

10-12-2013: replace two neon units at a cost of $150.00 3-4-2018: troubleshooting sign and replacing transformer at a cost of $44.00

8-9-2019: remake “PAI” and “NTS” tubes at a cost of $310.00

5-13-2022: Installation of neon at a cost of $56.00

First Contact Date : 4/2/2002

First Contact Description : Referral from Museum of Neon Art

Deed of Gift Form Received : 9/9/2002

Object Received Date : 10/25/2002

Object Cataloged Date : 2/6/2005