Faygo Sign, circa 1950
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Artifact Overview
Faygo, now a nationally franchised brand, was once a local Detroit product. Founded in 1907 by Ben and Perry Feigenson, two Russian immigrants, the company's soft drinks were based on frosting flavors of the baked goods that were the brothers' trained profession. In 1921, the brothers adopted the Faygo brand name. Faygo is credited with coining the word "pop."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertising sign
Date Made
circa 1950
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.3755
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Baked enamel
Technique
Embossing (Technique)
Lithography
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Red
Light blue
Light green
Dimensions
Height: 17.625 in
Width: 35.5 in
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