Sign, "Look Better! Feel Better! Just Call for the Valet...," 1950-1959
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Artifact Overview
Keeping clothes clean and fresh is hard to do when traveling. Many mid-20th century hotels provided valet service for travelers -- especially businesspersons who may return. Guests at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California, who needed this service found this sign conveniently located in their room. A quick call, the hotel promised, and a valet "will clean and press your suit pronto!"
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)
Date Made
1950-1959
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.315
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Brick red
Red
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in.
Width: 4.5 in.
Inscriptions
Front of sign: Look Better! / Feel Better! / JUST CALL / FOR VALET / and he will / clean and / press your suit / pronto! / ONE DAY SERVICE / LAUNDRY / DRY-CLEANING / PICK-UP 9:30 A.M. / VALET SHOP OPEN / Monday through Friday / 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. / Saturdays / 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. / AMBASSADOR / LOS ANGELES
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