Vintage posters are truly unique. Those vintage posters from 1890 to 1950 have a certain original look that has never been duplicated. They include the Route 66 road sign, Campbell's soup label, the queue or hotel signs for Shower Shave, and a bed for 5 cents. They are truly unique and can almost be a conversation piece!
The old signs were not old when they first appeared. In those days, they were modern. Cowboys passing through town would appreciate knowing that a beer costs 2 cents.
Many products today have large collectible Antique Sign Collector that fetch outrageous prices at auction. Once common, these vintage signs make great keepsakes to frame or display in the home or living room. They cover a variety of products and services, from food and beverages to lodging, motor oil, tobacco, automobiles, and beer.
Each one is unique and personalized
Because they have a slightly rough handcrafted look, no two are exactly alike. They may be hand painted or stenciled, but they were not made by any machine. They were labor of love, intended to attract clients in a discreet but effective way. This was long before the neon signs of today.
Where would i normally find them
A vanilla or banana split shake display would be placed behind the counter of many 5 and 10 cent department stores. Just imagining that things were once so cheap is another part of the appeal of old posters. Almost everything has gone up in price many times, so it's good to remember the good old days! In reality, these costs were accurate for the time - people's paychecks were also much lower than now! - but it's still fun to fantasize!
Another place to find vintage posters is in fruit packing boxes. Apples, oranges, and other fruit delicacies were often shipped in hand-painted wooden packing boxes with delightful decorations. These designs were so attractive that they have become an art form. The orange blossoms sitting next to the ripe and delicious looking orange, the little birds sitting next to the apple in the fruit box were precious images that are hard to find today.
Other old paintings showing these old signs of the past are found near the railway. There, the sides of the buildings were painted with a fresco design with the same type of motif. Some of the newer vintage mock signs incorporated electrical wiring to modernize the look, which might look tasteful, but was mostly more of a disaster like culture shock. Corrugated electrical tubing often detracted from the sign and made it difficult to understand what the advertiser was trying to say.
Simple but classic
These old signs were known for their simplicity, which successfully did a great job of show and tell. An antique sign for pancakes shows a stack of them on a plate, maple syrup to the side, and easy-to-read cursive writing describing the product being advertised.
Other old signs may look like a wagon wheel and include gold leaf lettering or a figure of some kind. These were the fanciest types, after all, most of the posters were hand painted and lettered. Some had a box or circular style. Old gas station logos from the early 1950s are great examples of vintage signs that are colorful and easy to read and understand.
Vintage metal signs have been copied for the past three decades in an attempt to revert to the look of rustic originality and homey quality. Many types of health food restaurants prefer to use vintage signs to imply that nothing artificial has been added - this is the real McCoy, plain and original Jane. This is a great message to share as most modern consumers are interested in eating food that has not been biologically manipulated and is in harmony with the environment.
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