Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1940-1949
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Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
Artifact
Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)
Date Made
1940-1949
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.313
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Cardboard
String (Fiber product)
Color
Dark red
Forest green
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in.
Width: 4.5 in.
Inscriptions
Front of sign: Do Not / Disturb
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