Southeastern Michigan Tourist Association Sign, 1950-1960

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Artifact Overview

As cities and towns tried to encourage tourism, formal associations were created to promote and market them. Tourism bureaus and tourist information centers offered maps, brochures, guidebooks, and experts who could provide insight on local area attractions. This sign, which would have been posted at one of these places, promised advice and materials on tourist attractions in southeastern Michigan.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Information sign

Date Made

1950-1960

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.4.3771

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)

Color

Blue
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in (confirmed CMD)
Width: 8.5 in (confirmed CMD)

Inscriptions

Printed front: APPROVED / MEMBER / MICHIGAN / (map) / SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN TOURIST ASSOCIATION / STATE OF MICHIGAN CO-OPERATING lower verso: The Mathews Co., Detroit, Mich.
Southeastern Michigan Tourist Association Sign, 1950-1960