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This was found a few weeks ago and I got it for nearly nothin when you consider what older signs sell for, $30! Anyway, because of the chevron at the bottom I was thinkin it was a DP 50s era sign. Anybody know any more? Would also like to know what this may have been used for, I was thinkin maybe a case rack header?
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Perry, thats nice!! It does look to be about case-width, you might be on to something there. Is it embossed?
No Tommy, not embossed but very thick enameling.
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Yes, created in the late 50s, used in the early 60s.