Vintage Pepsi Thermometer Sign: Genuine Collectible Americana – VS186

Vintage Pepsi Thermometer Sign: Genuine Collectible Americana

This is a rare original, vintage Pepsi thermometer sign featuring the iconic bottle cap style logo. This old advertising sign from the 1950's is just on of many vintage thermometer signs available from ArtFactory.com.This vintage Pepsi thermometer sign is an original advertisement by the American soft drink manufacturer, which was founded in 1893 by Caleb Bradham in New Bern, North Carolina. These signs were especially popular during the 1950's and 1960's, especially with soft drink companies including Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper, Dad's Root Beer, and more.

This large, vertically oriented thermometer sign is 27 inches tall by 8 inches wide. The sign has a red background with a red, white, and blue Pepsi bottle cap logo at the top and another at the bottom. The temperature chart is in white lettering. It is in original unrestored condition, and the surface certainly shows its age with significant wear do the paint. However, it is relatively free of dings, dents, or structural damage. The mercury style thermometer is in working condition. Call us at 1-800-292-0008 for pricing on this vintage Pepsi Thermometer sign, or any of our other investment quality collectible Americana.

Vintage Pepsi Thermometer Sign Specifications:

• Type - Single sided metal sign thermometer
• Company - PepsiCo
• Product - Pepsi Cola
• Era - 1950's
• Color - Red, White, and Blue
• Dimensions - 27" Tall x 8" Wide
• Thermometer Type: Mercury
• Condition - Original, as-is, see photos for details

Pepsi-Cola Company Historical Information

Pepsi was first introduced as "Brad's Drink" in New Bern, North Carolina, United States, in 1893 by Caleb Bradham, who made it at his drugstore where the drink was sold. It was renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898 after the root of the word "dyspepsia" and the kola nuts used in the recipe. The original recipe also included sugar and vanilla. Bradham sought to create a fountain drink that was appealing and would aid in digestion and boost energy. The original stylized Pepsi-Cola wordmark used from 1898 until 1905.

In 1903, Bradham moved the bottling of Pepsi-Cola from his drugstore to a rented warehouse. That year, Bradham sold 7,968 gallons of syrup. The next year, Pepsi was sold in six-ounce bottles, and sales increased to 19,848 gallons. In 1909, automobile race pioneer Barney Oldfield was the first celebrity to endorse Pepsi-Cola, describing it as "A bully drink...refreshing, invigorating, a fine bracer before a race." The advertising theme "Delicious and Healthful" was then used over the next two decades.

Read More At: Pepsi on Wikipedia