Call NumberZ-15316CreatorSmyth, Charles M.Date1920-1930SummaryView 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. A small sign on top of the billboard reads: "Alden Sign Co." Electric lights are mounted on top of, and pointed at the sign. Shows a young man in a suit and gloves, a woman in a hat stands behind him. They stand on a rock ledge next to a dirt road. Mountains and trees are in the distance. Text reads: "Cottrell's Clothes 621 16th St." "They're Always Admired" "Style, Fit, Quality."Physical Description1 photographic print ; 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in.) mounted on linen.Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectAlden Sign Co.--ProductsCottrell's Clothes (Denver, Colo.)--Public relationsBillboardsClothing stores.Geographic AreaDenver (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR711015316Type 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. R7110153165DonorMark Oatis; May 2002 (gift)
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