Savitt Jeweler Advertisements on Building
PhotographerPhotographed by
Richard Benson
American
Date1974
MediumPhotography; platinum print on paper on acid-free cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 7/16in. (19.1 x 24cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 7/16in. (19.1 x 24cm)
Mount (height x width): 9 1/2 x 11 1/2in. (24.1 x 29.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 7/16in. (19.1 x 24cm)
Mount (height x width): 9 1/2 x 11 1/2in. (24.1 x 29.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Terry Harlow
DescriptionAdvertising signs, fire escapes, ventilator pipes and possibly air-conditioning units are on the side or back of a brick commercial building. Signs read: "GIVES YOU / P.O.M.G. / SERVICE / NOT LIP--- / SERVICE" and "See Savitt - See Better / SAVITT P.O.M.G. OPTICIANS / 35 ASYLUM ST. - 35 SECONDS FROM MAIN ST." A large pair of eyeglasses is on the second sign. Lined parking spaces are in the foreground.
Object number2011.155.0
InscribedOn verso of mount, lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: P.O.M.G. stand for "Peace of Mind Guaranteed." It was the motto of Savitt's Jewelers. Bill Savitt was known for his clever advertising. (Finlay 6/25/2011)Subject Terms
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