Stransdale Ice Cream Sign, 1930-1955

Summary

Before the days of national brands, locally-made products were advertised in community newspapers, through free giveaways, and by signs like this one -- that were affixed to the front and side walls of stores. Stransdale "Constantly Superior" Ice Cream was made in Savanna, Illinois.

Before the days of national brands, locally-made products were advertised in community newspapers, through free giveaways, and by signs like this one -- that were affixed to the front and side walls of stores. Stransdale "Constantly Superior" Ice Cream was made in Savanna, Illinois.

Artifact

Trade Sign

Date Made

1930-1955

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

92.0.134.126

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Porcelain Enamel

Color

Dark blue
White (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 19.1875 in  (confirmed CMD)

Width: 27.875 in  (confirmed CMD)

Inscriptions

STRANSDALE ICE CREAM/CONSISTANTLY SUPERIOR

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