Back Bay Sign Company V-Type Sketch

Object Number : 2021.0008.0004
Type : sign artwork or sketches
Decade : 1950 - 1959
Object Height : 26"
Object Width : 20.5"
Object History :

This is one of ten sign design sketches created by the Back Bay Sign company in the 1950s. Sketches are chalk and colored graphite on black-colored cardstock. Back Bay Sign Company began in 1945 in Boston, MA.  The company name comes from their original location on Harcourt Street in Boston’s Back Bay. While they did relocate in 1957, they kept the name and as of 2021 are still in operation.

This specific sketch shows a “Proposed V-Type Vertical 2-On Display” from February 12th, 1955.  The sketch features raised letters, an animated flapping stork, and channel letters with a double outline.

 

See also 2021.0008.0001-2021.0008.0003, 2021.0008.0005-2021.0008.0010, and 2008.0048.0001-.0003

City of Origin : Boston
State of Origin : Massachusetts
Status : Storage
Location : Collection Lab
Donor Name : Dave and Lynn Waller
Contact Donor : 1
Date of Execution : 02/12/1955
Signature : HAC
Signature Location : bottom right
Condition :

Good: needs protective cleaning

Current Value : $400
Deed of Gift Form Received : 03/20/2021
Object Cataloged Date : 12/13/2023
Fair Market Value : 0.00
Private Documents : Array