Green to Yellow Bananas! Great Original Vintage Heavy Cardboard Grocery Display Sign clever though I am forgetting the

though I am forgetting the name of the town

are signed and dated (1867 I believe

but in the case of this one it is completely about its formal properties--most immediately that hand printed paper cover

What an interesting array of folk art picture making techniques there were in the 19th century

but I love it all the more for the wear and it is quite stable and sound (and stands up straight if leaned against something

Green to Yellow Bananas! Great Original Vintage Heavy Cardboard Grocery Display Sign clever though I am forgetting theOne of my favorites of the week, found at eclectic treasure trove in New Hampshire. So many reasons why I think this is good and resonant, formal and metaphorical, and what's hotter than than bananas? I can't find it's likeness, but presume it was produced for grocery store display, a PSA of sorts! 1970s 80s I'd guess, on cardboard, with really excellent color, especially that blue ground. 25 5 8" x 18". Overall good vintage condition, with wear and a