Sign, Advertising
Object number2023.151.1
Manufacturer
Signtronix
Datec. 2001
OriginTorrance, CA
MediumPlastic; Crayon
Credit LineGift of Helen Mannarino
DescriptionFragment of advertising sign; one sign face only. Rounded rectangular white plastic sign face. Back edge has flat flange around perimeter. Back is recessed. Front of sign has, on the viewer's left, a light brown smiling cartoon pierogi with red baseball cap, blue bowtie, and black shoes holding a rolling pin in its right hand and a tray with three small cartoon pierogies in its left hand. Rest of the front has raised yellow, orange, red, and blue text with business information; business name is underlined with a raised blue line. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 24.563 x 72 x 3.375 in. (62.4 x 182.9 x 8.6 cm)InscriptionsFront of sign has yellow, orange, red, and blue raised text "Pierogies Plus / prepared with Tender Loving Care [heart] 331-2224".
Below maker sticker on the perimeter flange is orange handwritten number "1:35".
MarksSticker on the bottom edge at center has black printed text including "SIGNTRONIX / www.signtronix.com / © / COPYRIGHT / 2001 / 1-800-729-4853 / ... Torrance, CA..."
Historical NotesHalf of the original outdoor sign from Pierogies Plus in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. The sign was used for thirty two years and was featured in most printed material and videos for the business. The "Smiling Pierogi" logo was created by Helen Mannarino's son.
Previous owner
Helen Mannarino
Related institution
Pierogies Plus
On View
Not on view
District
Stella Marrs
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