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- A&W Drive-In Highway Sign, circa 1955 - Roy W. Allen ran a small walk-up root beer stand in California, then partnered with his employee Frank Wright. Together, "A" and "W" opened three subsequent root beer stands, then began selling franchises. By the 1930s, A & W's had taken the form of drive-ins -- among the country's earliest restaurants of that type. This sign beckoned customers from the highway.
- circa 1955
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A&W Drive-In Highway Sign, circa 1955
Roy W. Allen ran a small walk-up root beer stand in California, then partnered with his employee Frank Wright. Together, "A" and "W" opened three subsequent root beer stands, then began selling franchises. By the 1930s, A & W's had taken the form of drive-ins -- among the country's earliest restaurants of that type. This sign beckoned customers from the highway.
- Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1940-1949 - 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.
- 1940-1949
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Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1940-1949
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.
- Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1938-1950 - Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. In the mid-20th century -- just like today -- proprietors provided guests with a "Do Not Disturb" sign to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Hanging the sign outside on the door alerted staff not to enter. Some signs were simple. Others, like this one, added a humorous image that reinforced the guest's wishes.
- 1938-1950
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Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1938-1950
Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. In the mid-20th century -- just like today -- proprietors provided guests with a "Do Not Disturb" sign to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Hanging the sign outside on the door alerted staff not to enter. Some signs were simple. Others, like this one, added a humorous image that reinforced the guest's wishes.
- Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1925-1938 - Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. Guests in the 20th century -- just like today -- found a sign inside their room to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Guests who hung this sign outside on the door alerted staff that they did not want any interruptions until the sign was removed.
- December 01, 1938
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Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1925-1938
Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. Guests in the 20th century -- just like today -- found a sign inside their room to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Guests who hung this sign outside on the door alerted staff that they did not want any interruptions until the sign was removed.
- Manuel Cigars Sign -
- 1935-1955
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Manuel Cigars Sign
- "Subscriber "V" Victory Liberty Loan" Window Sign, 1917-1918 - During World War I, the United States government issued bonds to help finance the war effort. American citizens, businesses, and especially financial institutions purchased bonds, raising more than 17 billion dollars. Donors to the Liberty and Victory Loan bond drives could adhere signs, like this one, to their windows to let everyone know they were doing their part.
- 1917-1918
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"Subscriber "V" Victory Liberty Loan" Window Sign, 1917-1918
During World War I, the United States government issued bonds to help finance the war effort. American citizens, businesses, and especially financial institutions purchased bonds, raising more than 17 billion dollars. Donors to the Liberty and Victory Loan bond drives could adhere signs, like this one, to their windows to let everyone know they were doing their part.
- Quotation Sign from Mathematica: A World of Numbers and Beyond Exhibition, 1960-1961 -
- 1960-1961
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Quotation Sign from Mathematica: A World of Numbers and Beyond Exhibition, 1960-1961
- Quotation Sign from Mathematica: A World of Numbers and Beyond Exhibition, 1960-1961 -
- 1960-1961
- Collections - Artifact
Quotation Sign from Mathematica: A World of Numbers and Beyond Exhibition, 1960-1961
- Quotation Sign from Mathematica: A World of Numbers and Beyond Exhibition, 1960-1961 -
- 1960-1961
- Collections - Artifact
Quotation Sign from Mathematica: A World of Numbers and Beyond Exhibition, 1960-1961
- Quotation Sign from Mathematica: A World of Numbers and Beyond Exhibition, 1960-1961 -
- 1960-1961
- Collections - Artifact
Quotation Sign from Mathematica: A World of Numbers and Beyond Exhibition, 1960-1961