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Public Telephone Sign
Public Telephone Sign
Public Telephone Sign

Public Telephone Sign

Dateca. 1945
Mediumaluminum, paint
Dimensions11 1/4 × 12 1/2 × 1/8 in. (28.6 × 31.8 × 0.3 cm)
attachment arm: 7 3/16 × 1 1/2 × 1/8 in. (18.3 × 3.8 × 0.3 cm)
ClassificationsAwards, Plaques, & Signs
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Ken and Margaret Wright
Object numberPC2019.45.14
DescriptionRound metal sign with an attached arm coming off of it at a right angle that can be used to secure the sign. The sign is painted navy blue. The circle of the sign is outlined in white, and in the center of the circle there is a bell telephone painted white. In navy blue text over the white bell, it says, "PUBLIC/TELEPHONE." The reverse side is identical to the front. The attachment arm has three drilled holes for screws.
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