Waverly Engine Rejuvenation Sign, 1930-1950

Summary

Automobile service stations were usually plastered with signs like this one that advertised the many products and services they offered. The Waverly UVX-4 engine rejuvenation was an additive--applied while customers waited--that promised to impart "amazing new life" to their car.

Automobile service stations were usually plastered with signs like this one that advertised the many products and services they offered. The Waverly UVX-4 engine rejuvenation was an additive--applied while customers waited--that promised to impart "amazing new life" to their car.

Artifact

Advertising sign

Date Made

1930-1950

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.4.3751

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal

Technique

Embossing (Technique)

Color

Ivory (Color)
Navy Blue
Red

Dimensions

Height: 15.75 in

Width: 24.5 in

Inscriptions

Front: AMAZING NEW LIFE FOR YOUR CAR! / WHILE-U-WAIT / WAVERLY UVX-4 / ENGINE REJUVENATION

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