Sign, "Please Do Not Disturb," 1920-1929
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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
1920-1929
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.357
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Cardboard
Ribbon (Material)
Color
Brown
Ivory (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in.
Width: 5 in.
Inscriptions
Front of sign: PLEASE DO NOT / DISTURB / THE BROWN PALACE HOTEL DENVER
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