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Call Number	Z-15320
Title	Billboard for Walker's Mexene Seasoning
Creator(s)	Mile High Photo Company.
Summary	View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign consists of a narrow skirt with vertical uprights. Electric lights are mounted on top of, and pointed at the sign. Shows a can of "Mexene" Chili Powder with an outline illustration of a devil stirring a pot over a fire, a can of "Walker's Red Hot Tamales with Chile Gravy" with an illustration of a Mexican wearing a sombrero, and a can of "Walker's Red Hot Chile con Carne" with an illustration of a Mexican wearing a sombrero. A devil points at the cans and the word: "Walker's." Text reads: "Mexene Seasoning - Chile con Carne - Tamales." Mexene was produced by the Walker Austex Company in Austin, Texas.
Date	[between 1920 and 1930?]
Notes	Photographer's stamp inked on original and reproduced in photographic print.; Photographs from the Earl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia, billboard designers unknown.; Title supplied.; R7110153204
Physical Description	1 photographic print ; 20 x 25 cm. (8 x 10 in.) mounted on linen.
Is Part Of	Earl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia and billboards.
Subject	Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930. Walker Austex--Public relations--1920-1930. Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930. Billboards. Canned foods. Chili con carne. Chili powder. Tamales.
Source	Mark Oatis; May 2002; gift.
Rights	Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase	Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material	Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Format-Medium	Photograph
Identifier	(OCoLC)401337493
Filename	11015320.TIF

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