Jewelite Salesman Sample Drug Store Sign

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Information

  aw item number:  2005.005
  manufacturer:  Missouri Jewelite Company, St. Louis Missouri
  color, sign:  Sea green, white, yellow, red & black

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  color, lights:  white/clear
size:  36.25"L x 45.87"H x 10.25"D   composition:  Sheet metal, porcelain and glass
acquisition date:  2/3/2005   status:  Collection

description:  A manufactures' prototype double faced drug store sign featuring Pevely Select Ice Cream on one side and Meadow- Gold Ice Cream on the other.

information:  This one of a kind sign from the pre-neon era, features faceted colored glass jewels that twinkle when the sign is lit. A motor inside the sign rotates a 24" wheel with 24 light bulbs behind the jewels which create an animated effect.

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