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Mid-Century Embossed Dekalb Hybrid Corn Advertising Farm or Mercantile Sign

About the Item

This vintage sign was made by the St. Thomas Metal Sign Company of St. Thomas Ontario Canada and dates to approximately 1958 and done in the period Mid=Century Modern style. The sign is composed of pressed steel and painted with vibrant red, yellow and green colors with a cream border and depicts a flying winged corn cob in the center. The sign is in very good period condition showing minimal wear and damage. The sign has the maker's signature for the St. Thomas Metal Sign Company in the bottom right border and numbered on the back as presented.
  • Creator:
    St. Thomas Metal Signs (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Width: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Cold-Painted,Embossed,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some light discoloration from glue residue on the top surface and minor paint loss and imperfections and surface rust to the back as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355238756222

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