Sign, "Please do not disturb occupant of this room," 1939
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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
05 June 1939
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.350
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Cardboard
String (Fiber product)
Color
Orange (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in.
Width: 5.5 in.
Inscriptions
Front of sign: Please do not disturb / occupant of this room / Guests not wishing to be disturbed by knocking on the door / are requested to hang this notice on door knob. Notify telephone / attendant if you wish service temporarily suspended. Telegrams / will not be delivered while this service is in force unless / specially requested. / THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN / BFP 308 1660 6-5-39
Verso, in handwriting: Griff / March 9-10-1940
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