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c. 1940s; Chick Bed Company - Cedar Rapids, IA
Double-sided painted masonite advertising sign with integrated chalkboard pricing panel, promoting …
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c. 1940s; Chick Bed Company - Cedar Rapids, IA
Double-sided painted masonite advertising sign with integrated chalkboard pricing panel, promoting "Chick Bed - The Perfect Poultry Litter." The upper register features bold red block lettering against a black field, flanked by a small graphic of a chick perched on a litter pad, with patent notation beneath. The main body is a functional slate-style surface with pre-lettered categories for "Brooder," "Laying House," and "Nest," each followed by chalk lines and period pricing marks, suggesting use in a feed store or agricultural supply setting. A vivid yellow border frames the sign, with a red lower band reading "Long Lasting · Fireproof · Absorbs Moisture," reinforcing the product's practical selling points. The reverse shows the raw masonite backing with visible mounting wear and impressions from long-term use.
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- Dimensions
- 30ʺW × 1ʺD × 24ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Masonite
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Shows moderate to heavy wear including surface scratches, paint loss, scattered stains, and areas of abrasion throughout. Chalkboard surface exhibits … moreShows moderate to heavy wear including surface scratches, paint loss, scattered stains, and areas of abrasion throughout. Chalkboard surface exhibits ghosting and residue from prior use. Edges show rounding and minor chipping; back displays mounting marks and general age-related wear. less
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