Sign, Informational

From Mattatuck Museum

Unknown Maker (created by)
Mattatuck Historical Soc (owned by)

1920s (Date manufactured/created)

Metal, glass, black paint, rivets

inforamtional sign(s) / letters

Measurement Notes: Dimensions Extent: Mixed dimensions
Framed?: No

2017.1.1 = "IN TECHNICOLOR" (letter 'c' in 'color' missing); measures: 12.75" H x 35.50" W --- 2017.1.2 = "ON STAGE"; measures: 12" H x 16.25" H --- 2017.1.3 = "ON SCREEN"; measures: 12" H x 19.75" W --- 2017.1.4 = "PLUS"; measures: 14.50" H x 14.75" W --- 2017.1.5 = "2ND HIT"; measures: 12.5" H x 11.50" W --- 2017.1.6 = "STARTS"; measures: 14.25" H x 20.75" W --- 2017.1.7 = "SAT"; measures: 14.25" H x 11" W. ----- Palace Theater Marquee sign inserts. Opalescent milk glass letters mountd in metal frame. Each frame has a flap along one edge and thin slot on opposite edge to allow letters / words to be joined together edge-to-edge to create interchangable messages. Black paint on metal frames (flaking). Glass letters protrude about 1/2" from frame. During wwII metal was in short supply so marquee sign letters were made of glass; similar signs/letters used on Broadway and Hollywood, Term "Great White Way" was coined at turn of 20th C by theater-goers to describe Manhattan's brightly illuminated theater district. These letters were used outside on the marquee over the entrance of the theater at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT. They were illuminated from behind with electric lights.

From the Collection of David Millson; BFA, MFA

Accession/ID Number 2017.1.1-7