One of a pair of surviving painted ad signs on East 32nd near Lexington advertises the old Manning-Bowman Company, founded in 1832 and purchased in 1872 by Connecticutters Edward Manning and Robert Bowman. The company was famed for its metalware, and Manning-Bowman pieces are still prized by collectors.
Of course, the sign should be read: Manning-Bowman Means Best.
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We have some M-B toasters and waffle irons in our little collection. Cool picture!