Call NumberZ-15320CreatorMile High Photo CompanyDate1920-1930SummaryView 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 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. Shows a can of "Mexene" Chili Powder with an outline illustration of a devil stirring a pot over a fire, a can of "Walker's Red Hot Tamales with Chile Gravy" with an illustration of a Mexican wearing a sombrero, and a can of "Walker's Red Hot Chile con Carne" with an illustration of a Mexican wearing a sombrero. A devil points at the cans and the word: "Walker's." Text reads: "Mexene Seasoning - Chile con Carne - Tamales." Mexene was produced by the Walker Austex Company in Austin, Texas.Physical Description1 photographic print ; 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in.) mounted on linen.Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectAlden Sign Co.--ProductsWalker Austex--Public relationsDenver (Colo.)BillboardsCanned foodsChili con carneChili powderTamalesGeographic AreaDenver (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR711015320Type of MaterialPhotographic printsOriginal Material Found in CollectionEarl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia and billboards.NotesPhotographer's stamp inked on original and reproduced in photographic print. Photographs from the Earl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia, billboard designers unknown. Title supplied. R7110153204DonorMark Oatis; May 2002 (gift)
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