Call NumberZ-15307CreatorCarlson.Date1930-1940SummaryView of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, 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 Standard Oil of Indiana sign has a shield with a crown surrounded by the words: "Standard Red Crown." Text reads: "Mountain Made for Mountain Trade" "Fast and Powerful."Physical Description1 photographic print ; 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in.) mounted on linen.Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectAlden Sign Co.--ProductsStandard Oil Company (Indiana)--Public relationsDenver (Colo.)BillboardsFuel tradeLogos.Geographic AreaDenver (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR711015307Type of MaterialPhotographic printsOriginal Material Found in CollectionEarl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia and billboards.NotesPhotographer's stamp on verso of print. Photographs from the Earl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia, billboard designers unknown. Title supplied. R7110153076DonorMark Oatis; May 2002 (gift)
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