Glitter Glaze Sign, 1946-1955
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Artifact Overview
Potential customers seeing this sign at a service station would know that Glitter Glaze weatherproofing was sold there. According to a 1946 Popular Mechanics ad, Glitter Glaze was a "brilliant hard durable coating that protects the [car's] finish regardless of climatic conditions." The manufacturer promised that it "contains no wax or grease, and won't chip, crack or peel."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertising sign
Date Made
1946-1955
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.3752
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Enamel (Fused coating)
Technique
Embossing (Technique)
Color
Yellow (Color)
Navy blue
Dimensions
Height: 32 in
Width: 55 in
Inscriptions
Front: COSTS / LESS / LASTS LONGER / GLITTER GLAZE / YOUR CAR / NO WAX / BRILLANT / DURABLE
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