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by Joe Rutledge
Thu May 14, 2009 8:22 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Old Sign Companies
Replies: 10
Views: 6666

Re: Old Sign Companies

Robare,
Yes, GR was my grandfather. Sorry for the delay in answering, I have been busy and away from computers for awhile.
Joe
by Joe Rutledge
Tue May 05, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Old Sign Companies
Replies: 10
Views: 6666

Re: Old Sign Companies

Dave, The Geo. Rutledge Co. was first located in NYC (USA) around the early to mid 1880's, and moved to the Montclair loc after 1900. The company existed in one shape or form until about 1954 or so. It was principally a reverse glass, etched brass, etched aluminum sign making shop, making signs for ...