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Sign, Advertising

Object number2008.112.1

Date1935-1970

MediumVarious wood; Metal; Ink

Credit LineGift of David Sufrin

DescriptionPlywood rectangular sign nailed to wooden blocks, with black text throughout. Handwritten in white chalk on back left side.Dimensions28 x 22.25 x 1 in. (71.1 x 56.5 x 2.5 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in black on front: "ADOLPH SUFRIN" followed by a list of supplies sold at the store, including but not limited to: "PAPER DRINKING CUPS" and "PENS & PENCILS".
Handwritten in white chalk on back left side where block of wood should be: "R [horizontal arrow]".
Historical NotesSign from the Adolph Sufrin--Office Supplies store. The company was started by donor David Sufrin's father, Adolph Sufrin, in 1935. The store moved from 1410 5th Avenue and expanded to 1406-1408; and finally to 5770 Baum Blvd. in 1973.

Previous owner Adolph Sufrin, Inc.

Related person Adolph Sufrin

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