Vintage Movie Marquee Sheet Metal Letters Metropolitan
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Fantastic vintage movie marquee channel letters "Metropolitan" from Midwestern movie theater. Heavy sheet metal construction. Most likely neon skins that were stripped from the original marquee sign. Please note dimensions are the average of each letter. Overall width when displayed would be 110-128 inches depending on space between each letter.
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- Production timeAvailable Now
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- Place of origin
- Date of manufacture1930s
- Period
- ConditionGood. Condition as expected for a vintage sign exposed to the elements. .
- WearWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
- Dimensions
H 21.2 in. x W 12 in. x D 2.75 in.
H 53.85 cm x W 30.48 cm x D 6.99 cm
- Seller locationSanta Monica, CA
- Sold AsSet of 12
- Reference numberLU87349831103
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