Sign, Advertising
Object number2007.128.1
Manufacturer
The Countryman Incorporated
Date1940-1970
OriginCovington, KY
MediumMetal; paint; plastic; paper
Credit LineGift of Sondra Otto Lockard
DescriptionMetal, rectangular electronic sign, with rounded front edges. Green with corrugated plastic front. Green sign behind plastic with company and product advertisement. Image of milk carton on right. Three grey metal strips on sides. Black plug attached.Dimensions7.25 x 4 x 2.8 in. (18.4 x 10.2 x 7.1 cm)InscriptionsGreen sign behind plastic, "OTTO / CREAM THRU MILK / FRESH DAILY AT THIS STORE".
Possible white price sticker also on back, "125" in black marker.
MarksRectangular green and white sticker label on back: "THE COUNTRYMAN ... / INCORPOR... / 28 EAST ELECTRIC, COVINGTON, K.Y. / OPERATE ON 115 V ONLY."
Historical NotesAn electric sign advertising Otto Dairy of Pittsburgh. The item was purchased by donor Sondra Otto Lockard, who believes she may be a distant relative of the founding family of Otto Dairy.
Related institution
Otto Milk Company
Related person
Reed Otto
Terms
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