Ralston’s Watch & Jewelry Repair Internally Illuminated Point-of-Purchase POP Neon Sign

The circa 1935 “Ralston’s” point-of-purchase countertop sign done in the art-deco style features uranium glass tubing, complimented by a reverse screen-printed, internally illuminated glass panel. The sign was manufactured by Allison Sign Company, Inc. from Milwaukee, WI.

Object Number : 2007.0072.0001

Type : signs/displays

Sub Types : Array

Decade : 1930 - 1939

Object Height : 11-1/4 in.

Object Width : 25-1/2 in.

Object Depth : 6 in.

Object Weight : 13-1/2 lbs.

Status : Exhibit

Location : Main Street

Status Location : Radio & TV Storefront

Donor Name : John Ogle (purchased)

Contact Donor : 1

Date of Execution : Late 1930's

Signature : Label on back of transformer box

Signature Location : Label on back of transformer box

Condition :

Good: Sign cabinet is somewhat tarnished.

First Contact Date : 8/1/2007

First Contact Description : Iowa Gas Bash 2007

Object Received Date : 8/1/2007

Object Cataloged Date : 8/6/2007

Purchase Cost : $400.00