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Double-sided painted wood advertising sign reading "Bicycles Repaired" in bold black lettering against a cream ground. The word "Bicycles" is …
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Double-sided painted wood advertising sign reading "Bicycles Repaired" in bold black lettering against a cream ground. The word "Bicycles" is executed in a sweeping script, paired with strong block capitals below for "Repaired," creating a clear and immediate service-forward message. A simple black pinstripe border frames the panel, reinforcing its straightforward commercial purpose. Metal hanging tabs remain attached along the top edge, indicating it once projected outward from a storefront or hung perpendicular to pedestrian traffic.
The typography and layout closely mirror small-town bicycle and hardware shop signage of the mid-20th century-direct, legible, and built to be read at a glance from the street. Honest paint texture, brush variation, and surface wear suggest functional shop use rather than decorative reproduction. The double-sided format allowed visibility from both directions, maximizing exposure in a sidewalk setting.
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- Dimensions
- 24ʺW × 2ʺD × 9.75ʺH
- Styles
- Americana
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paint
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Paint wear and light scratches present throughout, including minor edge chipping, surface scuffs to the lettering, and oxidation to the … morePaint wear and light scratches present throughout, including minor edge chipping, surface scuffs to the lettering, and oxidation to the metal hanging brackets. Structurally sound and displays well on either side. less
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