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Enameled Steel Sign For "Tourist Fruit Room"

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Great Vintage Enameled Steel Trade Sign For "Tourist Fruit Room." Of course! This is a period enameled steel plaque from the RMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, 1946 - 1969, marking the refrigerated room where fruit baskets were stored for tourists going ashore on picnics at their various ports of call. Unique! A great eye-catching period sign in good-as-expected condition while unmistakably showing its age. The enamel surface has chipped away around the fastening screw holes and at a few other spots around the edges, only adding to the period look. Measures: 9 in H x 20 in W x 1/8 in Thick

Dimensions:
Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Steel,Enameled,Painted
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1946 - 1969
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
Seller Location:
Nantucket, MA
Reference Number:
Seller: AD - 292-96 VHV1stDibs: LU903944672862

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