Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1935-1945

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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 in 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 "Do Not Disturb."

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)

Date Made

1935-1945

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.330

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
String (Fiber product)

Color

Tan (Color)
Red
Blue
Purple

Dimensions

Height: 4 in.
Width: 6 in.

Inscriptions

Front of sign: DO NOT DISTURB / NOTICE / Guests desiring not to be / disturbed, are requested to hang / this notice on the outside of / door and replace after use.