Westinghouse Television Joachim’s Internally Illuminated Plastic Sign

Die-cut, double-faced pan plastic sign is internally illuminated and reads, “Westinghouse Television – Joachim’s.”

Object Number : 2006.0069.0001

Type : signs/displays

Sub Types : Array

Decade : 1960 - 1969

Object Height : 34-1/2 in.

Object Width : 73 in.

Object Depth : 8 in.

Object Weight : 45 lbs. (est.)

Object History :

Unknown, but purchased in Waltews, OK and assumed to be a local sign.

Status : Exhibit

Location : Restoration Shop

Status Location : Museum shop

Donor Name : Russell Philpott (purchased)

Signature : Neon Products Inc. - Lima, Ohio

Signature Location : Embossed plastic, internally illuminated tag on side of cabinet

Condition :

Excellent

Restoration Description :

9-20-2019: Re-equip for JO fluorescents, TW hours at a cost of $420.00

Maintenance History :

11-29-2017:Troubleshoot to determine ballast type and style of lamp at a cost of $22.00. Sign was not restored to working condition as will require re-wiring.

First Contact Date : 10/10/2006

First Contact Description : eBay

Follow Up Date : 10/21/2006

Follow Up Description : Notice of winning bid

Object Received Date : 11/5/2006

Object Cataloged Date : 2/13/2016

Purchase Cost : $250.00