Early 20th Century Shoe Repair Smaltz Storefront Sign vistosi 23" Cage Diam

23" Cage Diam

in Milwaukee

Union shop signs were used to to inform people that the goods and services provided inside were completely union made and sold

iceboxes like this one were considered "premium" at the turn-of-the-century and would have only been seen in the homes of well-to-do families

This coat rack measures 74 " tall

Early 20th Century Shoe Repair Smaltz Storefront Sign vistosi 23" Cage DiamAntique storefront sign for a shoe repair business. This sign features a painted smaltz background with stenciled lettering that was once painted white, but now remains unfinished. Along the left side of the sign is a hand painted depiction of a boot that has been outlined with smaltz, but the majority of which is painted directly onto the wooden board. Exhibits minor signs of wear including paint loss and scuffs. 44" W x 18" H Please refer to photos