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Great American Insurance Company New York, New York
The Great
American Insurance Company traces it's roots back to their founding
in 1872, under the name German American Insurance. The company's
first policy was written on March 19, 1872. It's fire mark
bore the German American name. In 1917, during World War I, with
American and Germany on opposite sides of the conflict, the company
changed their name to Great American Insurance.
Vintage
Great American Insurance sign which is listed in “Signs of
Insurance” book as number 160.2 on page 59, showing
George Rutledge as the manufacturer .
Reverse Glass in decorative
carved wood frame, dark brown background with gold lettering
stating “Great American Insurance Company / New York”, measuring
approximately 19 1/4”X 13 1/4”. In really great condition,
considering usage and its age.
This
is a nice item and would make an excellent addition for any collector
of signs, insurance company memorabilia, or a great gift for an
insurance agent/broker, or a company employee or retiree.
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