Two-sided Sign, "Do Not Disturb" or "Early Morning Maid Service," 1955-1970
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Artifact Overview
Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to be quiet and not enter. This sign also allowed guests to request maid service; they just flipped the sign over.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)
Date Made
1955-1970
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.316
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Cardboard
Color
Fuchsia (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in.
Width: 3.5 in.
Inscriptions
One side of sign: DISPLAY OTHER SIDE / FOR EARLY MAID SERVICE / DO NOT DISTURB / THE ALLIS PRESS - FORM 68A
Other side of sign: DISPLAY OTHER SIDE / TO INSURE PRIVACY / EARLY / MORNING / MAID / SERVICE / THE ALLIS PRESS - FORM 68A
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