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Posted 3 months ago
chevy59
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1950's Borden's Porcelain Ice Cream sign that is displayed in my kitchen above the food pantry. The sign is 48 inches long by 16 inches high. I love this sign because it has Elsie the cow displayed on the sign, she is an iconic image from the 40's and 50's. Thanks for looking!
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Elsie’s husband, Elmer the Bull, was later lent to Borden's chemical division as the mascot for Elmer's Glue. Elsie was named one of the top 10 advertising icons of the century by Ad Age.
Thank you mustangtony for the information, that is good news!
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Another great looking sign chevy59! Looks great hanging in the kitchen!!
Michael
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Sweet sign.
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your very welcome chevy59:)
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That's a beauty!!!
Thank you tommy1002, ive been looking for an ice cream sign and finally found one that i like!
I've got my peepers peeled for a " Sealtest" ice cream sign. I do know where there is an "Elsie" statue, but the gentleman has had it since it was delivered (new) to his store, he is in his late 80's now and I'm told he's not parting with it anytime soon, lol.
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That would look great with my display..
Thanks Kindness, yes it would, your display would look good with mine sign.