Call NumberZ-15327CreatorCarlson.Date1930-1940SummaryView 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."Physical Description1 photographic print ; 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in.) mounted on linen.Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectAlden Sign Co.--ProductsCoca-Cola Company--Public relationsDenver (Colo.)Beverage industryBillboardsCarbonated beverages.Geographic AreaDenver (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR711015327Type of MaterialPhotographic printsOriginal Material Found in CollectionEarl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia and billboards.NotesPhotographer'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. R7110153270DonorMark Oatis; May 2002 (gift)
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