Faygo Sign, circa 1950

Summary

Faygo, now a nationally franchised brand, was once a local Detroit product. Founded in 1907 by Ben and Perry Feigenson, two Russian immigrants, the company's soft drinks were based on frosting flavors of the baked goods that were the brothers' trained profession. In 1921, the brothers adopted the Faygo brand name. Faygo is credited with coining the word "pop."

Faygo, now a nationally franchised brand, was once a local Detroit product. Founded in 1907 by Ben and Perry Feigenson, two Russian immigrants, the company's soft drinks were based on frosting flavors of the baked goods that were the brothers' trained profession. In 1921, the brothers adopted the Faygo brand name. Faygo is credited with coining the word "pop."

Artifact

Advertising sign

Date Made

circa 1950

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.4.3755

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Baked enamel

Technique

Embossing (Technique)
Lithography

Color

Black (Color)
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Red
Light blue
Light green

Dimensions

Height: 17.625 in

Width: 35.5 in

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