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oldcarfan

Hello All,

I recently ran across these old chrysler signs here in NW Michigan and would appreciate any assistance the members on here could give in identifying them. They measure 15" X 35" and are manufactured from solid copper (weigh almst 6lbs each) & have a Greek key design around the edge. One has the remnants of a paper lable on the reverse which states their patented. The previous owner had no idea as to their heritage as she inherited them from her elder brother years ago. From the materials taht their manufactured from and style I'd guess they date from the 1930's. A friend suggested taht they might have been used in the Chrysler Building at the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago?? Any info would be appreciated. Cheers oldcarfan

oldcarfan

Hello All,

I've just had a very interesting chat on the telephone with Bruce Tomlinsom (sorry might not be the correct name) the Chrysler Historical Archivist at the Walter P Chrysler Museum. He has NEVER seen these signs before in his 20+ years of working there. They're definately not dealer signs as they wouldn't have manufactured them from solid copper. The slogans are all late 1920's or early 1930's & he thinks they might possibly have been used at the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago.

Oldcar_Mechanic

Looks like a great find. Have you tried the Chicago Historical Society?

Keep us posted.

Ron

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