Kuehmann's Potato Chips Sign, circa 1935
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Before the days of national brands, locally-made products were advertised in community newspapers, through free giveaways, and by signs like this one -- that were affixed to the front and side walls of stores. Kuehmann's Original Potato Chips and Butter Pretzels were made in Toledo, Ohio.
Before the days of national brands, locally-made products were advertised in community newspapers, through free giveaways, and by signs like this one -- that were affixed to the front and side walls of stores. Kuehmann's Original Potato Chips and Butter Pretzels were made in Toledo, Ohio.
Artifact
Advertising sign
Date Made
circa 1935
Creators
Unknown
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.3768
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Baked enamel
Technique
Lithography
Color
White (Color)
Navy blue
Red
Dimensions
Height: 21.5 in (confirmed CMD)
Width: 23.125 in (confirmed CMD)
Thickness: .02 in
Inscriptions
On front: KUEHMANN'S / ORIGINAL / POTATO / CHIPS / CLEAN - CRISP - DELICIOUS / BUTTER PRETZELS
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