Raybestos Sign, 1930-1950
THF104927 / Raybestos Sign, 1930-1950
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Artifact Overview
Potential customers seeing this sign at a service station would know that the brake service specialists here used Raybestos Brake Lining. Automotive brake linings would become worn and need renewal. Arthur H. Raymond and Arthur F. Law, in business since 1902 supplying brake replacement parts, introduced this product specifically for brake service professionals in 1924.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertising sign
Date Made
1930-1950
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.3779
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Enamel (Fused coating)
Color
White (Color)
Red
Navy Blue
Dimensions
Height: 35.625 in (confirmed CMD)
Width: 24 in (confirmed CMD)
Inscriptions
Printed front: BRAKE SERVICE / SPECIALISTS / GET A 7 / POINT / BRAKE / CHECK / WITH / ADJUSTMENT / WE USE / RAYBESTOS / BRAKE LINING
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