Billboard for Coca Cola
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Call Number |
Z-15327 |
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Title |
Billboard for Coca Cola |
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Creator(s) |
Carlson. |
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Summary |
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." |
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Date |
[between 1930 and 1940?] |
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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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Physical Description |
1 photographic print ; 20 x 25 cm. (8 x 10 in.) mounted on linen. |
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Is Part Of |
Earl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia and billboards. |
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Subject |
Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.
Coca-Cola Company--Public relations--1930-1940.
Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.
Beverage industry.
Billboards.
Carbonated beverages. |
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Source |
Mark Oatis; May 2002; gift. |
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Rights |
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library. |
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Reproduction Available for Purchase |
Yes (digital reproduction) |
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Type of Material |
Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image |
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Relation |
Image File: ZZR711015327 |
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Format-Medium |
Photograph |
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Identifier |
(OCoLC)401336995 |
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Filename |
11015327.TIF |
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