Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1930-1943
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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
1930-1943
Subject Date
30 August 1943
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.363
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Cardboard
String (Fiber product)
Color
Tan (Color)
Green
Red
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in.
Width: 4 in.
Inscriptions
Front of sign: DO NOT / DISTURB / NOTICE: Guests who do not / wish to be disturbed, hang / this card on the outside / door-knob. / FORM 22 JOHN WILLY, INC., CHICAGO PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Verso, in handwriting: R.B.H. / Aug 30- 1943 / Hagerstown, Md.
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