Friars Ale Sign, 1945-1950

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)

Date Made

1945-1950

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

67.73.48

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of The Mathews Company.

Material

Metal
Paint (Coating)

Color

Yellow (Color)
Red
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 31.75 in
Width: 55.75 in

Inscriptions

on front: World's Best in 1905 / FRIARS ALE /Better Today / THE MATHEWS CO., DETROIT, MICH.
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