Coca-Cola Sign, circa 1935

THF171233 / Coca-Cola Sign, circa 1935
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)

Date Made

circa 1935

Creator Notes

Made for the Coca-Cola Company by the Tennessee Enamel Manufacturing Company.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

83.21.385

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Enamel (Fused coating)

Color

Red
White (Color)
Green
Yellow (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 14 in
Width: 27 in
Length: 0.25 in

Inscriptions

on front and back: FOUNTAIN SERVICE / DRINK / Coca-Cola / TRADE MARK. REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. stamped in black ink on lower edge on back: MADE IN U.S.A. 1935 TENN. ENAMEL MFG. CO. NASHVILLE
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