Sign, "Please! Do Not Disturb," 1938-1950
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Artifact Overview
Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. Guests in the mid-20th century -- just like today -- found a sign inside their room to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Hanging the sign outside on the door alerted staff to be quiet and not enter. This simple sign says it all "Please Do Not Disturb."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)
Date Made
1938-1950
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.323
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Cardboard
String (Fiber product)
Color
White (Color)
Blue
Red
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in.
Width: 4 in.
Inscriptions
Front of sign: PLEASE! / DO NOT / DISTURB / NOTICE: Guests who do / not wish to be disturbed, / hang this card on the out- / side doorknob.
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