I just love typography and words and vintage signs, nothing compares when it comes to drama, size, color and personality..whether you have cottage interior or more contemporary..I’ve noticed them for years and this year at Round Top I noticed the authentic ones are getting more and more expensive! Of course, there are some great reproductions out there but if you find the real deal, hold on to it tight!
{Country Living}
I just adore this one..red and a cow! The modern light and stark whites keep the sign from being too rustic. I would love to find an old Sunday school or hymn sign or something from an old cafe/kitchen/food related… Do you have a vintage sign?? Where did you get it? Where are you displaying your sign?..
Pictured above is one of my favorite vintage signs in all of Texas..too bad they won’t let me have it, maybe because they still use it!
I was a part of rescuing an old grocery store sign here in my little town recently (not near as dramatic as it sounds, just mentioned to someone who cared;;)..I am such a preservationist that way..ha! Anyway, so glad a good steward has that piece of local history safely in storage! Be sure and stop and pick up any pieces of social history you see laying around…these old signs are decorative and often have meaning too!
An old BF had a Southern Pacific railroad sign that was large enough for a tabletop. Oh – what I wouldn’t give to have that sign now.
Hi Holly!
I love old signs, and especially old French ones…….Oh and your “thing” is at the shop. So pretty….:)
I love graphic art, especially when it is old and worn. What is it about old things?!
I have to comment to say how much I love Underwoods! Making my mouth water right now and I am looking forward to my next trip to Bworld now!
I saw the most incredible French street sign with the most incredible patina and colors, but I passed because the price was so high. Sometimes I wish I had just splurged!
Since you love fonts, take a look at my post today. I need help finding my favorite font to go with the new lavender design (that I’m absolutely LOVING!). I’d love your vote and opinion! You might even win a set for yourself! 😉
♥ Linsey
I recently saw an artist you might like for word art–sugarboodesigns.com
I’m happy to have stumbled across this post! I make reproduction vintage-style sign art. Not too many designers writing about the graphic nature of old signs and vintage typography. Thanks!