American, Railway Express Agency
United States
Circa 1930s
13.75 inches square (35 cm)
Bruce Bartlett, Texas
The sign carries the Railway Express Agency name in black and cream lettering arched across a red diamond, the company's standard mark, within a black border and edge with a hanging grommet at the top point. The Railway Express Agency operated as the national rail express carrier from 1929 until 1975, and diamond signs of this pattern marked its agency offices and depots. The surface shows a loss at the center, scuffing, and edge wear consistent with use.
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American, Railway Express Agency
United States
Circa 1930s
13.75 inches square (35 cm)
Bruce Bartlett, Texas
The sign carries the Railway Express Agency name in black and cream lettering arched across a red diamond, the company's standard mark, within a black border and edge with a hanging grommet at the top point. The Railway Express Agency operated as the national rail express carrier from 1929 until 1975, and diamond signs of this pattern marked its agency offices and depots. The surface shows a loss at the center, scuffing, and edge wear consistent with use.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.