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    Posted 14 years ago

    ttomtucker
    (314 items)

    Signs such as this first started appearing in 1892 with the advent of the installation of electricty in hotels and public building. The sign was in use for approximately 20 years to inform guest and visitors on the use and safety of electrical lighting.

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    1. cocacolakid97 cocacolakid97, 14 years ago
      is this a replica?
    2. ttomtucker ttomtucker, 14 years ago
      cocacolakid, Yes this is a replica from around 35 years ago. I can't say I have seen a real one yet.
    3. ttomtucker ttomtucker, 12 years ago
      Yes it is a replica, I have had this sign since 1973. I have not seen a real one either.

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