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Double-plank wooden trade sign with hand-painted block lettering reading "CIGARS / CIGARETTES" in bold cream and red-shadowed type. The sign's …
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Double-plank wooden trade sign with hand-painted block lettering reading "CIGARS / CIGARETTES" in bold cream and red-shadowed type. The sign's straightforward typography and subdued brown background reflect early 20th-century general store or tobacconist signage, designed for maximum legibility from the street. The wood retains a deep, weathered patina, while the painted letters remain crisp and vibrant.
Likely hung above a shopfront or counter display, this piece embodies the understated advertising style common to early American small-town businesses-functional, durable, and attractively handmade. Its original surface wear and oxidation convey a century of honest service and authenticity.
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- Dimensions
- 47ʺW × 2ʺD × 18.25ʺH
- Styles
- Rustic
- Period
- 1910s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paint
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Patina and surface wear consistent with age; paint remains strong and stable. Patina and surface wear consistent with age; paint remains strong and stable. less
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