Sign, "Valet Service," 1930-1940
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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 Benjamin Franklin Hotel who needed valet service found this sign conveniently located in their room. A quick call and guests could receive a number of garment cleaning and alteration services "Day & Night."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)
Date Made
1930-1940
Subject Date
1940
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.346
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Cardboard
String (Fiber product)
Color
Blue
Navy blue
Dimensions
Height: 5.25 in.
Width: 6.5 in.
Inscriptions
Front of sign: VALET SERVICE / DAY & NIGHT / Suits can be pressed in 20 minutes / Prompt Alterations: Ties pressed free / BENJAMIN FRANKLIN / HOTEL VALET / LADIES & GENTLEMENS GARMENTS RECEIVED BEFORE 8 A.M. / CAN BE FRENCH DRY CLEANED AT 8 P.M. ON THE SAME DAY. / WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WHITE OR SILKS / FOR SERVICE PLEASE PHONE VALET
Verso [in handwriting]: Griff / March 9-10 / 1940
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