Stransdale Ice Cream Sign, 1930-1955
THF159660 / Stransdale Ice Cream Sign, 1930-1955
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Artifact Overview
Before the days of national brands, locally-made products were advertised in community newspapers, through free giveaways, and by signs like this one -- that were affixed to the front and side walls of stores. Stransdale "Constantly Superior" Ice Cream was made in Savanna, Illinois.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade Sign
Date Made
1930-1955
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
92.0.134.126
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Porcelain Enamel
Color
Dark blue
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 19.1875 in (confirmed CMD)
Width: 27.875 in (confirmed CMD)
Inscriptions
STRANSDALE ICE CREAM/CONSISTANTLY SUPERIOR
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