Shop Sign Collection (#3)

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

A shop sign advertising sausage and pate for sale in the village of Ortigosa

A colourful roadside tourist sign just outside Windhoek on the way to Windhoeks international airport

9, Place Pigalle, P. Sescau Photographe (Poster), 1894. Artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
9, Place Pigalle, P. Sescau Photographe (Poster), 1894. Poster. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, de (1864-1901). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

L Enseigne de Gersaint (detail of the left section), 1720 (oil on canvas)
XIR897872 L Enseigne de Gersaint (detail of the left section), 1720 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); Schloss Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: L Enseigne de Gersaint)

Three Fiddlers, from A Book of Roxburghe Ballads (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF277689 Three Fiddlers, from A Book of Roxburghe Ballads (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

East Side Jews
A Jewish area in New Yorks East Side, circa 1930. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Traffic lights on the High Street in Foots Cray, Kent. 1936

Old liquor store shop front and sign, Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Ireland, County Kerry, Dingle, pedestrians in street lined with shops and cafes, facades painted pink and blue

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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.