View of a billboard located near the Speer viaduct, Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps topped with balls, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign consists of a narrow skirt with vertical uprights. Electric lights are mounted on top of, and pointed at the sign. The sign shows a woman in an evening gown with a corsage, she sits in a chair near a window and holds a glass of Coke. A tray with a glass and two bottles of Coca Cola is on a table nearby. A case of six bottles of Coca Cola is in the corner of the sign, it reads: "Easy to Carry Home" "Six Bottles Coca Cola" "Serve Ice Cold" "Serve Coca Cola at Bridge Parties, Luncheons, Suppers - Wherever You Entertain" "Delicious."
Description
1 photographic print ; 20 x 25 cm. (8 x 10 in.) mounted on linen.
Is Part Of
Earl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia and billboards.
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711015327
Notes
Photographer's stamp and : "East Colfax Ave. and Josephine Street" inked on original and reproduced in photographic print.; Photographs from the Earl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia, billboard designers unknown.; Title supplied.; R7110153270
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