Sputnik Globe Sphere Attentioneer Sign Accessory |
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| aw item number: 2007.178 | ||
| manufacturer: Action Signs Company, St. Louis, Missouri | ||
| model: Sputnik | ||
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color: Red | |
| size: 24"Dia. x 54"H | composition: Plastic, stainless, aluminum & iron | |
| acquisition date: 11/7/2007 |
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status: Collection |
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description: Red two piece globe with 2 internally mounted flourescent light fixtures and a rotary flashing device controlling 18 lamp sockets creating a mezmerizing light patern.
information: After the Soviets launched the first
satellite, Sputnik, in October, 1957, and the U.S. followed with
Explorer 1 in January, 1958, the satellite became a symbol of progress
and science. Sign makers used the satellite icon as an
attention-grabbing device, which also symbolized the progressiveness of
the associated business. |
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