Arby’s Hat Neon Sign

Object Number : 2019.0002.0014
Type : signs/displays
Sub Types : Array
Decade : 1970-1979
Object History :

The sign was originally located at an Arby’s location in Santa Monica. Arby’s unveiled its classic red hat outline logo in 1974. The sign found its way to the Museum after the location closed and the Wendy’s, which had purchased the real estate, had stored the large-scale sign for several years.

City of Origin : Santa Monica
State of Origin : California
Status : Exhibit
Location : Exterior of Building
Status Location : Front parking lot
Contact Donor : 1
Condition :

Fair: all neon and lightbulbs working; mechanical function unknown

First Contact Date : 10/22/2014
First Contact Description : phone call
Shipping Cost : Paid for by Wendy's; originally invoice missing
Fair Market Value : 0.00
Private Documents : Array