Shop Sign Collection (#2)

Advertisement for Denyer & Dyson, Limited, silk mercers, linen drapers, house furnishers and upholsterers, Windsor
5997316 Advertisement for Denyer & Dyson, Limited, silk mercers, linen drapers, house furnishers and upholsterers, Windsor, Berkshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Delaware Avenue, north from Market Street (albumen print)
955442 Delaware Avenue, north from Market Street (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; American, out of copyright

Model shop front (litho)
3621843 Model shop front (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Model shop front. Designed by Sage & Co)

Fol. 122v Merchants at the Lendit Fair near St. Denis, from the Grandes Chroniques de
XTR214819 Fol.122v Merchants at the Lendit Fair near St. Denis, from the Grandes Chroniques de France, 1375-79 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Castres

A la bonne bouteille. Signboard of a wine merchant, Between 1780 and 1800. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Indian Tobacco Shop Sign [reverse, Indian facing right], second half 19th century

Indian Tobacco Shop Sign [obverse, Indian facing left], second half 19th century

Tradesmans Sign: Highlander, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Unknown
Tradesmans Sign: Highlander, 1935/1942

ceramic; ceramic ice cream sign; ceramic sign; Europe; European; gelato; ice cream
Italy, Sicily, Taormina, Ice Cream sign

Judengasse, Salzburg, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Judengasse, Salzburg, Austria, c1935. View of the bell tower of the town hall, from the narrow shopping street of Judengasse (Jews Alley)

Crowd outside the Russian Vapour Baths, Brick Lane, Stepney, London, 1904. People stand in the street by the entrance to the baths; the porch

Railway bridge and advertising over the Brixton Road, Lambeth, London, 1938. The News of the World is advertised on the railway bridge

Weatherboard houses and shops on the Albert Embankment, Lambeth, London, 1900
Weatherboard houses and shops on the corner of Albert Embankment and Upper kennington lane, Lambeth, London, 1900. Shops advertising Beechams Pills, Liptons Tea and other items

Shop windows, looking south from Cheapside, London, May 1912
Shop windows on Old Change looking south from Cheapside, London, May 1912. Narrow street with a Saxone shoe shop on the left. Horse-drawn carts and pedestrians are visible

Shops on Bishopsgate, London, October 1909. View from the south looking towards Norton Folgate. The blurs are caused by moving cars, due to the long exposure of the photograph

James Rimells bookshop, Soho House, corner of Dean Street and Oxford Street, London, c1860

Design for a shop-bill, 1799. Artist: M Merigot
Design for a shop-bill, 1799. The interior of an artists studio or work-shop. A youthful male figure is holding a painting showing a bearded figure

The politicians, 1763. Figures stand in the street outside the K Prussia Tavern. Some of the figures are discussing the Treaty of Paris, that concluded the Seven Years War

Chairs to Mend, Cries of London, 1804
Chairs to Mend. A chair mender with her child standing outside a wine shop in Soho Square. The woman has the child wrapped in a sling across her chest

Angel Court, London, 1911
View of Angel Court, London, 1911; showing no 8 with a man and woman leaning out of a window. Also showing a sign for N Fortescue and Sons Ltd, contractors

Long Lane, Smithfield, London, c1844
View of Long Lane, Smithfield, London, c1844; showing figures walking past premises including Morris Solomon, tailor and draper

Aldersgate Street, London, 1886. Artist: John Crowther
View of nos 167, 166, 165, 164 Aldersgate Street, London, as seen from Edmund Place, 1886. Also showing a shop sign for Harrisons pawnbrokers with an advertising poster opposite

Temple Bar, London, 1799. Artist: James Neagle
View of the west side of Temple Bar, with a sign for the Star Printing Office on the left, London, 1799

Newgate, London, c1750
The London rairey shows or who ll step into Ketchs Theatre, c1750; view of Newgate, London, with a menagerie on the right

Re-opening of St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1930. View of King George V and Queen Mary, consort of the King, processing down Ludgate Hill, following the re-opening of St Pauls Cathedral on 5th June

Dyers and cleaners shop front, 480 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, January 1967. A typical mid 1960s shop front

Snelsons electrical shop, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Snelsons electrical shop, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. TVs are available to rent for 8 shillings and 3 pence per week for a 19 inch set. A window poster also advertises the new 625 line screen

Barnsley Co-op, Jump branch, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1961. A photograph for the Barnsley Co-op showing their new outlet in the village of Jump, near Barnsley

Alexandre of Oxford Street, mens clothes shop frontage, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. Alexandre of Oxford Streets new branch in Mexborough, South Yorkshire

Mackridges ironmongers shop, Wombwell, South Yorkshire, 1962. Artist: Michael Walters
Mackridges ironmongers shop, Wombwell, South Yorkshire, 1962. A traditional ironmongers shop in Wombwell, a small mining village near Barnsley

Window of George Schonhuts butchers shop, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1955. Artist
Window of George Schonhuts butchers shop, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1955. Shop window display showing a traditional range of meat products and a range of continental

Express Electrical Services shop front, Plymouth, Devon, 1961. Artist: Michael Walters
Express Electrical Services shop front, Plymouth, Devon, 1961. The Plymouth depot of Express Electrical Services, showing a window display of Lucas products, including starter motors

Globe & Simpson shop window, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 1961. Based in Sheffield, Globe & Simpson ran an auto electrical engineeing and fuel feed service on a national level

Timpsons shoe shop window, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters
Timpsons shoe shop window, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1956

Shop, Fiskardo, Kefalonia, Greece

Shop doorway, Fiskardo, Kefalonia, Greece

L Enseigne de Gersaint (fragment), 1720-1721, (1937). Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
L Enseigne de Gersaint (fragment), 1720-1721, (1937). From Verve - Vol.1, No. 1, December 1937. [Verve, France, 1937]

Calle O Reilly, Havana, Cuba, c1920. From Souvenir Album from Havana Cuba. [Harris Bros. Company, Havana, Cuba, c1920]

In the street of the tea houses, Shanghai, China, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
In the street of the tea houses, Shanghai, China, 1901. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Street scene, Zhangzhou, southern Fujian province, Peoples Republic of China, 20th century

Family grocer, corner of Bradford Peverell, Wessex, c1922. A print from Peoples of all Nations, Volume III, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1922

Seigni Joan, rue de Petit Chastelet, France, 14th century (1882-1884). Artist: J Ettling
Seigni Joan, rue de Petit Chastelet, 14th century (1882-1884). A jester entertaining a crowd on a street outside a butchers shop

Chemists shop, Yokohama, Japan, 20th century

Commercial Street, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles, c1900s. Published by EC Kropp Co. (Milwaukee)

Queens Road Central, Hong Kong, China, c1900s. Published by Lau Ping Kee

Shop Sign rue Saint-Louis-en-I Ile Eugene Atget
Shop Sign, rue Saint-Louis-en-I Ile; Eugene Atget (French, 1857 - 1927); Paris, France; 1908; Albumen silver print

Traditional Shop, London, England, UK

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Step back in time and explore the captivating world of shop signs from different corners of the globe. In 1904, amidst the bustling Borough High Street in London, horse-drawn vehicles and barrows adorned the streets, showcasing a vibrant array of goods. Traveling further back to 1826, Threadneedle Street housed The National Pop-Shop, an artistic masterpiece that captured the essence of its era. Delving deeper into history, we encounter a little wooden midshipman shop sign dating back to approximately 1750. Crafted from wood with meticulous attention to detail, this sign exudes maritime charm. Limehouse in London takes us on a journey to c1900 (1901), where a Chinese shop stood proudly among its surroundings. Venturing beyond borders brings us to Southern Tanzania's small trading center near Iringa. Here lies a quaint barber's shop sign that serves as a testament to local commerce and community spirit. Meanwhile, Queen Street in Lostwithiel, Cornwall resonates with music enthusiasts as it echoes with melodies emanating from various shops - an auditory delight for all passersby. Crossing continents once more leads us to Macau in China; colonial buildings stand tall alongside traditional Chinese signs - an enchanting fusion of cultures preserved through architecture and signage alike. Provence in France boasts its own unique charm through vibrant shop signs that add splashes of color against picturesque landscapes. Austria's Upper Austria region reveals an old ceramic butcher's shop sign located in Gmunden within Salzkammergut - an exquisite relic preserving bygone traditions while adding character to modern-day streetscapes. Montalcino in Tuscany beckons visitors with its charming Italian ambiance enhanced by inviting shop signs adorning every corner. Continuing our journey eastward brings us to Prague's Old Town in Czech Republic where intricate details grace each individualized shop sign – true works of art capturing the city's rich history.