Sign, Advertising

Object number2007.68.6

Date1930-1960

MediumWood; paint; various metals

Credit LineGift of Leon Semins

DescriptionWide rectangular brown wooden sign with beige wooden frame. Red and black painted letters provide business information; beige rectangular border. Long twisted wire on back. Small round metal nails attach sign to frame on back.Dimensions74.5 x 50.25 in. (189.2 x 127.6 cm)
InscriptionsRed and black painted letters, "KEYSTONE PICTURE FRAME CO. / 64...(?) FIFTH AVE. / ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAMING / PICTURES-FRAMES-MOULDINGS / & MIRRORS AT LOWER PRICES. / PHONE / ATLANTIC 1-3294 / FOR PICK UP & DELIVERY DOWNTOWN".
Historical NotesKeystone Picture Frame Company was Western Pennsylvania's oldest and most respected picture framing company. It was established and operated in Pittsburgh from the 1880s and until its closure in 2002.

Related institution Keystone Picture Frame Company

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