Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1938-1950
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Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. In the mid-20th century -- just like today -- proprietors provided guests with a "Do Not Disturb" sign to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Hanging the sign outside on the door alerted staff not to enter. Some signs were simple. Others, like this one, added a humorous image that reinforced the guest's wishes.
Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. In the mid-20th century -- just like today -- proprietors provided guests with a "Do Not Disturb" sign to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Hanging the sign outside on the door alerted staff not to enter. Some signs were simple. Others, like this one, added a humorous image that reinforced the guest's wishes.
Artifact
Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)
Date Made
1938-1950
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.321
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Cardboard
String (Fiber product)
Color
Tan (Color)
Black (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 5.25 in.
Width: 4 in.
Inscriptions
Front of sign: PLEASE GO 'WAY / AND LET ME SLEEP ... / DO NOT / DISTURB
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