Guide to the Sidewalk Ad Service mock-up advertisement, circa 1910-1930s

Abstract

Located at 105 West 40th St. in New York City. Business would design an advertisement, then "broadcast" it via a light beam onto the sidewalk in front of the business: "Your complete sales message told in bright colorful light--where every passerby must see it!"

Collection comprises a mock-up advertisement for Tettemer Ellison plumbing, heating contractors in Hewlett, Long Island. The back of the ad has a message from the designer that in creating the design they used the wrong company name, with the correction of either F. E. Ellison or E. A. Ellison, "instead of Tettemer & Ellison."

Descriptive Summary

Repository: David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
Creator: Sidewalk Ad Service (Firm)
Title: Sidewalk Ad Service mock-up advertisement, circa 1910-1930s
Language of Materials: English
Extent: 1 item (.1 lin. ft.)
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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Sidewalk Ad Service mock-up advertisement, circa 1910-1930s

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