Carlisle Tires Native American Style Advertising Dealership Porcelain Sign,1930s
Item Details
A circa 1930s ‘Carlisle’ tires dealership circular sign that is composed of porcelain. This single sided sign depicts a white background with a red border. Portraying a Native American image, this large porcelain sign reads ‘Carlisle First-Line Tires.’ With four drilled holes, this advertising sign welcomed potential tire customers during the American Depression years to a specified tire store or location. Carlisle began in 1917 when the company founder, Charles S. Moomy, started the Carlisle Tire and Rubber Company. Founded in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the company began production of bicycle inner tubes in 1918.
| Type | Sign |
| Genre | Native American |
| Brand | Carlisle Tires |
| Materials | Porcelain |
| Period | 1930s, Mid-20th Century |
| Origin | United States |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Additional Information | Single-Sided |
- Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.
Condition
- edge and rim wear consistent with age and outside elements
- paint still in good condition
- scuffs, abrasions, and spots noted
- four drilled holes on the border
- the back of the sign is blank
Dimensions
- the measurements reflect the size of the sign flat for shipping purposes
Item #
ITMG199582
