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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