Sign, Identification
Object number2016.58.11
MediumMetal; Enamel
Credit LineGift of Jon Freedman
DescriptionLong, rectangular metal sign. Front has black enamel background, white enamel oblong border, and white enamel text across center. Eight grommeted holes around perimeter.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 6 × 66 × 0.125 in. (15.2 × 167.6 × 0.3 cm)InscriptionsFront has white enamel text across center "PITTSBURGH OUTDOOR ADV."
Handwritten text on reverse at center in black ink "T59273" or "TS9273".
Reverse near right end has white adhesive sticker with black barcode and number "24550".
Historical NotesMax & Erma’s is a national restaurant chain with locations around Pittsburgh, one of the first being in the Gimbel’s department store downtown. The Ohio based company spread throughout the region on the 80s and 90s after starting a chain in 1972 based on the original Columbus, Ohio restaurant. The stores are covered in local memorabilia, some reproduced and some original. The South Hills locations has been there since 1990 and closed in 2016, we took some of the memorabilia that was local and original including this Pittsburgh Outdoor Advertising sign.
Previous owner
Max & Erma's
Related institution
Pittsburgh Outdoor Advertising Company
Subjects
On View
Not on view
c. 2014
c. 2012
Bastian Brothers Company