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Hand Painted Studebaker Wagons Sign c.1930

$2,495
£1,900.81
€2,191.71
CA$3,491.70
A$3,901.40
CHF 2,040.86
MX$47,843.61
NOK 26,078.35
SEK 24,729.18
DKK 16,357.90
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About the Item

ABOUT An original Studebaker hand-painted wooden sign, originally from a 1930s wagon shop. Emblazoned with "Studebaker Wagons" at the center and "New" and "Used" on either side, this piece is a standout artifact of early American advertising that captures the spirit of an era when wagons had a significant presence in American transportation industry. CREATOR Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company, IN. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Paint. CONDITION Good. Minor wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 19 in. W 56.5 in. D 2 in. HISTORY Studebaker started as an American wagon manufacturer based in Indiana. Founded in 1852 as the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company, the firm originally built coaches, wagons, buggies, carriages and harnesses. It eventually entered the automotive business in the early 1900s with gasoline vehicles.
  • Creator:
    Studebaker (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 57.25 in (145.42 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Signs SKU 0551stDibs: LU1280243326892

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