Information sign; IRT directional sign from New York subway system, circa 1928

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Reference number	1995/238
Description	Vitreous enamel on steel reading "Interborough Rapid Transit Co., Uptown to Woodlawn, Downtown via Lex [Lexington]. and 4th Ave to Grand Central, ..." in white on blue background.
Manufacturer	unknown
Dates	1928
Collection	Signs
Object type	Information sign
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Sign Information IRT Tube
Completeness	72% 72% ?

• Physical description

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Black White

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Inscription	Interborough, Uptown, Downtown

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Vitreous enamel

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	Unknown, 1928
  Commissioner	Unknown,
  Designer	Unknown,

• Associated companies, people and places

  Company

  Attribute	Value
  Line	IRT ,