Antique "Peerless Shoe Repair" Double-Sided Painted Wooden Sign Vintage crane most apparent on the hands

most apparent on the hands and face

All pieces seem original

It has embossed lettering on the underside that reads "ARCADE" and also "MADE IN U

The mercury in this item is no longer reactive

Duotone cardstock advertisement for the Willard Super Master automobile battery

Antique "Peerless Shoe Repair" Double-Sided Painted Wooden Sign Vintage crane most apparent on the handsA monumental, boot shaped wooden trade sign for Peerless Shoe Repair, painted in strong roadside red with white block lettering. Shaped signs like this were a mainstay of early 20th century cobblers bold silhouettes meant to catch the eye from the street and communicate a shop's specialty instantly, long before neon and mass produced signage dominated American commercial districts. The board retains a wonderful period presence: hand rendered