Sign, "S-S-S-H! Please Go 'Way and Let Me Sleep!" 1938-1950
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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 please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)
Date Made
1938-1950
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.339
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
String (Fiber product)
Color
Green
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 7.75 in.
Width: 5.75 in.
Inscriptions
Front of sign: S-S-S-H! / Please go 'way and let me sleep! / DON'T / DISTURB / If you want to sleep late or take a nap or read or / rest, hang this card on the door outside your room / and no one will disturb you. And if you wish no / telephone calls completed or telegrams delivered / you have only to instruct the office. Please remove / card when you desire regular service to be resumed. / HOTEL LOWRY / ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
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