RARE Antique Old Frigidaire General Motors Hand Painted Advertisement Sign 46

This is a fantastic and RARE Antique Old Frigidaire General Motors Hand Painted Advertisement Sign, oil paint on Masonite board. This sign boldly reads: Stop in and See the New 1946 Frigidaire... This sign is completely handmade, and hand painted, and my research has revealed that Fonda Electric is an old company based out of Los Angeles, California. In regard to antique and vintage advertisements for Frigidaire (owned by General Motors), this has some of the best graphics I have ever seen anywhere. This large sign is approximately 36 x 48 inches. Good condition for age and use, with moderate scuffing, scratches, and paint droplets throughout please see photos.

You will never again see a Frigidaire advertisement this good. If you like what you see, I encourage you to make an Offer. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks!

A Brief History of Frigidaire. Originated in 1918 with the acquisition of Guardian Frigerator Company by General Motors. The name change was just the first of many large changes made to this company to put it on the path to success that it was destined to achieve.

Now one of the world's largest manufacturers of refrigerators (among other appliances,). S first product was its own take on the electric refrigerator, invented five years prior in 1913.

Mass production and smart business tactics were applied and this company began making immense progress. Improved its product progressively over the years to accommodate to the needs and wants of the average American consumer, coming out with new product lines every couple of years.

However, going from a simple electric cooling box to the clean stainless steel gadgets we know and love today was not an easy process. First, in 1921, the company introduced metal linings made of "hydrolene" which provided notably better insulation and more efficient refrigeration.

Next, in 1924, they started adding more cubbies within their appliances, such as ice cream cabinets and drawers. In 1926, the design was changed to the more familiar all-steel style for which they are known today and shortly after they introduced porcelain-on-steel. A huge milestone was hit in 1929 when. This just goes to show how quickly and vastly a company can grow under the right circumstances and with proper management. In 1937, new fridges began including fancier components, such as ice dispensers and humidified drawers for produce.

With a large reliable clientele. Was making uncanny amounts of progress as a company. It was around this time that the executive team decided to expand its markets and release lines of ranges, air conditioners, and laundry products like washers and dryers. This expansion of products is what brought even more new customers to the feet of. Making it the popular name brand that it is today.

Ownership of Frigidaire hasn't changed too many times through the years in comparison with other large appliance companies (or any large company for that matter). In 1918, a mere two years after the company's founding in 1916, General Motors' CEO personally invested in the company, the name of which was changed to. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Advertising\Merchandise & Memorabilia\Signs\Original\1930-69".

The seller is "willsusa_utzeqm" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Type of Advertising: Sign
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Date of Creation: 1946
• Color: Multi-color
• Brand: Frigidaire
• Time Period Manufactured: 1930-69