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'Hoyts Drive In Entrance' sign

'Hoyts Drive In Entrance' sign

Object No. 98/125/1-2

Illuminated sign, 'HOYTS DRIVE IN / ENTRANCE', part of collection, perspex / metal / glass, maker unknown, used at the Hoyts Drive-in Coburg, Melbourne Victoria, 1970-1985

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Summary

Physical Description

Illuminated sign, 'Hoyts Drive In Entrance', perspex / metal, maker unknown, Australia, 1970-1985. Illuminated rectangular sign consisting of coloured acrylic letters adhered to a white acrylic sheet. The latter is fitted to a steel box containing fluorescent light tubes. A black electrical cord with a severed end is attached to the back centre of the sign.

DIMENSIONS

Height

612 mm

Width

1825 mm

Depth

210 mm

PRODUCTION

Notes

This sign was made by Hoyts Corporation Pty Ltd in Australia around 1970-1985.

HISTORY

Notes

The illuminated sign was used at the former Hoyts drive-in at Coburg, Melbourne.

SOURCE

Acquisition Date

11 September 1998

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