Lot 3027

ROCKLAND, MAINE MAIN STREET COMMERCIAL SIGN TOUTING ELECTRIFICATION, LATE 1890'S

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ROCKLAND, MAINE MAIN STREET COMMERCIAL SIGN TOUTING ELECTRIFICATION, LATE 1890'S

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Painted wooden sign, four plank, one-sided, notched to fit specific architecture, black lettering with grey shadows on white ground, applied molded frame. Reading: "Better light for better sight/Edison Mazda Light/The electrical way is the economic way. Use electric household devices/ Cheaper, Cleaner, Safer/ If it is labor saving we have it". 84" x 48" (7' x 4'). Weathered, faded, portion of frame gone.

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ROCKLAND, MAINE MAIN STREET COMMERCIAL SIGN TOUTING ELECTRIFICATION, LATE 1890'S

Name: ROCKLAND, MAINE MAIN STREET COMMERCIAL SIGN TOUTING ELECTRIFICATION, LATE 1890'S
SKU: 145387857
Price: 2750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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