$3,779
H 25 in W 14 in D 5 in
19th Century Iron Trade Sign Letter Box, Mail Box, Folk Art, Locksmith Design
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Trade Sign Letter Box, Mail Box, Locksmith. The Post Box is a very unusual piece, it is blacksmith made to hang outside a Hardware shop, it is in the shape of a padlock...
Iron
Antique European Locksmith’s Trade Sign in the Form of a Key, 40"H
Located in New York, NY
Large Cast Iron Trade Sign in the Form of a Key, 40"H Europe, antique This impressive oversized trade sign is cast in solid iron and takes the form of a monumental key, traditional...
Iron
Italian Pirelli Wrought Iron Advertising Trade Sign 1920
Located in Hastings, GB
Absolutely incredible advertising sign for an Italian garage, blacksmith made in forged and ornate wrought Iron. This sign was removed from a garage in Turin, Italy where it had hung...
Wrought Iron
Antique French Cast Iron Horse Head Horseshoe Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Antique French cast iron horseshoe and horsehead trade sign. Nails and head accented with chrome-like finish.
Cement, Cast Iron
Antique Wrought Iron Welder's Trade Sign, Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Located in Montreal, QC
This large double side Welder's Mask Sign hung outside a iron mongers work shop boldly visible for the coming and going.
Iron
Early 20th Century Double-Sided Iron Nautical Trade Sign "The Norfolk"
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early 20th century double-sided sheet iron, cast iron, hand-painted trade sign with hand-forged hooks.
Iron
American Wrought Iron and Gilt Trade Sign Bracket , Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron and gilt trade sign bracket with decorative scroll work and gilt ball motif.
$930Sale Price|37% Off
H 15.75 in W 22.05 in D 0.79 in
French, 19th Century Folk Art Iron Shoemakers Shop Trade Sign Circa 1800-1850
Located in Buisson, FR
One of a kind folk art riveted sheet iron shoemakers shop sign. Amazing item that was once the trade sign of a boot/ shoe maker or shoe shop in the early 19th century.
Iron
$2,600
H 24 in W 16 in D 18 in
19th Century Folk Art Hand Painted Watchmaker Wooden Trade Sign with Iron Hanger
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful folk art watchmaker trade sign with hand painted dial and gilt case, including a forged wrought iron arched hanger for the outside of a shop.
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
The sign is constructed from copper and tin, and affixed to a wrought iron wall mount.
Copper, Wrought Iron, Tin
Fish Trade Sign, Rainbow Trout, Fishing Bait and Equipment
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Fish Trade Sign, Rainbow Trout, Fishing Bait and Equipment This is an lovely old trade sign, the sign has a colourful painted wooden body which hangs from a wrought iron bracket T...
Iron
Antique 19th Century Farrier's Trade Horseshoe Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
A large 19th Century wrought iron farriers trade sign in the shape of a horseshoe.
Metal
American Folk Art Workshop Wrench Wood Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic and substantial wood and iron wrench tool sign. Hand written fractions and original yellow paint. Very sturdy and well made. Great industrial workshop turned folk art. The ...
Iron
Cast Iron Double Sided Watchmaker Jeweler Trade Sign Mirror
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century gilded cast iron trade sign repurposed into a beveled mirror.
Iron
The Lucky Sign: Early 20th Century Cast Iron Horseshoe Trade Sign
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Cast Iron Horse Trade Sign: A sculptural and evocative early 20th-century cast iron trade sign in the form of a stylized horseshoe, likely used to denote a blacks...
Iron
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 67 in W 44 in D 0.75 in
Rare Antique Wrought Iron French Locksmith Sign In The Form Of A Key
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Rare antique wrought iron trade sign, in the form of a very decorative key, that once hung outside a French locksmith and key maker’s shop.
Wrought Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Shoemaker’s Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
19th century cast iron shoemaker’s trade sign A highly decorative example of a late 19th century cast iron French shoemakers shop trade sign.
Wrought Iron
$1,184Sale Price|20% Off
H 42 in W 14.5 in D 8 in
French Gothic Style Wrought Iron Giant Key Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Stamford, CT
French wrought iron black painted locksmith trade sign in the form of a large and elaborate key.
Wrought Iron
1880s Butcher's Trade Sign and Butcher Shop Rack
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
For the kitchen butcher's trade sign and decorative butcher shop rack. Bolted construction of wrought and cast iron.
Other, Iron, Wrought Iron
19thc Stag Trade Sign In Original Mustard Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original mustard painted sheet iron stag /deer trade sign was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.The condition is very good with minor paint loss on horns.This trad...
Iron
Trade Sign Depicting a Huge Skimmer Ladle, France, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Outdoor trade sign of a kitchen tools store, for advertising.
Iron
$27,500
H 25 in W 36 in D 2.25 in
19th Century Trade Sign Clothing Wood Double Sided Wooden Hudson Valley NY
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Take a look at this fantastic double sided early 19th or late 18th century wooden trade sign with original wrought Iron bracket. Came out of a Hudson Valley, N.Y. estate - "Clothing ...
Iron
$49,000
H 86.5 in W 97 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Life Sized Horse Trade Sign from a Tack Shop in Pennsylvania
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century life sized horse trade sign from a tack shop in Pottsville, PA. Horse is made of cast iron, wood, and papier mâché.
Iron
French Large Size Mid-19th Century Zinc Clock Trade Sign on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French large size clock trade sign from the mid-19th century depicts an oversized pocket watch with round bow at the top. Made of zinc, this grey colored clock face is decorated...
Iron, Zinc
Very Large 18th Century French Key Maker's Trade Sign
Located in Woodbury, CT
This late 18th-early 19th century wrought iron trade sign once hung outside a key maker's shop, embedded into the stone walls with the two long horizontal arms.
Wrought Iron
Hand Cut Iron Golf Trade Sign
Located in Charleston, SC
Hand painted & hand cut iron golf trade sign with a steel profile frame.
Steel
Turn of the Century Cast Iron Hardware Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turn of the century unusual cast iron hardware trade sign in the form of a padlock, professional lettering in black on the face, all in an untouched gold gilt and painted surface, ex...
Iron
19th Century American Double Sided Watch Maker Trade Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century American Double Sided Watch Maker Trade Sign With Cast Iron Frame And Tin Clock Face.
Iron, Tin
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 34.65 in D 0.12 in
19th Century French Double Sided Boot Repair Sign in Original Paint
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A beautiful and unique large iron French trade sign for a boot repair shop, it says on the sign 'Ressemelage' which translates as 'resoling', new soles on old boots.
Iron
American Pharmacist Trade Sign, circa 1950
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A nice America pharmacists trade sign, circa 1950, it is metal with different worn layers of old paint and gold painted text and borders. The painted finish is worn and has also been...
Metal, Iron
19th Century French Cast Iron Trade Sign
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French cast iron trade sign. This French polychrome iron trade sign depicts a strong handsome male figure and most likely was from a French iron foundry.
Iron
Folk art iron trade sign with great old paint
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great old painted iron trade sign with a ship mounted on top. Looks to be from the first part of the 20th century possibly earlier.
Iron
Late 19th Century Wood and Iron Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Late 19th century handpainted American trade sign. Very heavy wood construction with iron strapping.
Iron
19THC CAST IRON WATCH TRADE SIGN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC CAST IRON TRADE SIGN AND GREAT ORIGINAL SURFACE
Iron
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED CAST IRON WATCH TRADE SIGN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED ,REVERSIBLE CAST IRON TRADE SIGN IN SUPER AND GREAT ORIGINAL SURFACE AND WONDERFUL ORIGINAL GILDING-GREAT ADDITION TO ANY FOLK ART COLLECTION
Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Butchers Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Remarkable Butchers or Cattle Breeders Trade sign. In the form of a prize Cow, adorned with swags and rosettes.
Iron
Monumental Cast Iron Pepsi-Cola Trade Sign
By Pepsi-Cola Soda Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing old surface and patina early Pepsi-Cola trade sign. This most unusual sign has a wonderful old worn surface and is in a great condition. This was probably hung outside as a t...
Early 20thc Iron Ranch Trade Sign W/ Wall Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY HANDMADE CAST IRON RANCH TRADE SIGN FROM THE MIDWEST.THIS FUNKY SILUETTE IN HAND CUT OUT SHEET IRON IS A GREAT EXAMPLE OF WESTERN FOLK ART.WONDERFUL OLD PAINTED PATINA.
Sheet Metal, Iron
Late 19th Century Iron Boot Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great original red paint surface on both sides. Found in the Midwest.
Sheet Metal
French 19th Century Wrought Iron and Bronze Apothecary Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
French wrought iron and bronze Apothecary trade sign. The serpent is bronze with heavy Verdigris and the flower adorned rod is wrought iron.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Wood & Iron Hand-Painted Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic early 20th century trade sign hand-painted for meat market by professional sign maker.
Wood
19th Century Cast Iron Clock Face Trade Sign "Dispatch Oven Co."
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic original old surface clock face trade sign from the Dispatch Oven Company in Minneapolis, MN.
Iron
Top Hat Trade sign with original iron bracket, late 1800's
Located in Buffalo, NY
19th century American Painted Tin Trade sign,, Consistant wear,rust. Retains original hanging bracket,hand hammered wrought iron,,
Metal, Tin, Iron
Early 19thc Bronze Hand Trade Sign On Iron Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS 19THC FOLKY AND WHIMSICAL BRONZE LADIES HAND TRADE SIGN THAT IS ON A CUSTOM IRON STAND WAS PROBABLY MOUNTED ON A BRICK STORE FRONT BUILDING.WE ARE NOT SURE WHAT IT IS SUPPOSE TO...
Bronze
19th Century Barbers Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
19th century barbers trade sign We are proud to offer a very unusual handcrafted cast iron, double sided, hand painted barbers trade sign.
Iron
Trade Sign of a Seal
Located in Nantucket, MA
Trade sign in the form of a Seal Balancing a Ball.
Metal, Iron
Vintage Martini Glass Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Swingin' 1940's martini glass trade sign from a cocktail lounge in Denver. What an impact when illuminated! Great displayed up high or on the floor as a cocktail table. Wonderful ...
Sheet Metal, Iron
19th Century Watch Makers Trade Sign
Located in San Francisco, CA
Watch shop trade sign made of cast iron and tin. Painted on both sides.
Iron, Tin
Sold
H 8.5 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Antique American Gilt Cast Iron Optometrist Trade Mercantile Store Sign NY 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A rare antique 19th century American Folk Art gilded and painted cast and hand-forged iron optometrist trade sign, New York circa 1880.
Iron
Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign Cast Iron, Original Coloured Glass France, Circa 1920.
Iron
19th Century German Opticians Trade Sign
Located in Gloucester, GB
19th century German opticians trade sign - Wrought iron frame - Original hand blown cobalt blue glass - German, 1890 - 78cm long x 3cm deep x 32cm tall Condition report S...
Wrought Iron
19th Century German Opticians Trade Sign
Located in Gloucester, GB
19th century German opticians trade sign - Wrought iron frame - Original hand blown cobalt blue glass - German, 1890 - Measures: 78cm long x 3cm deep x 32cm tall Condition r...
Wrought Iron
19th Century German Opticians Trade Sign
Located in Gloucester, GB
19th century German opticians trade sign - Wrought iron frame - Original hand blown cobalt blue glass - German, 1890 - Measures: 78cm long x 3cm deep x 32cm tall Condition r...
Wrought Iron
1800s Skeleton Key Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the best locksmith trade signs we have offered. It’s early and all handmade in iron with original paint.
Iron
Early 20th Century Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th century locksmith Trade sign, wonderful ornate bracket. Expected worn patination and weathering. France, circa 1920.
Iron
Painted Cast Iron Late 19th Century Coffee Tea Trade Sign
Located in Wiscasset, ME
A. Crawford tea and coffee Merchants Came from upstate NY collection, but could be American or English. The lid does not come off, always meant to be a sign. It has good weight.
Hat Makers Trade Sign or Shop Display
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century Hat Makers Trade Sign or Advertising in painted, patinated Iron.
Iron
Late 19th Century French Optician Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderful cast iron and glass late 19th century diminutive opticians trade sign.
Iron
Early 20th Century Impressive Entrepreneurs Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Impressive sheet metal painted and gilded, scrolled trade sign, double sided and found in similar condition on both sides. L Verilhac, the proprietor or "entrepreneur" of the decorat...
Iron
Vintage Six Foot Tall Dollar Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The secret to success! Vintage red and gold dollar sign. Found in the Midwest. Welded to iron base.
Sheet Metal, Iron
Vintage Enamel and Porcelain ‘STORE’ Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Graphic red, white and blue "STORE" sign, early 20th century American porcelain and enamel trade sign.
Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Bull's Head from a Butcher Shop Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky trade sign has traces of original painted surface and holes for mounting flush on the inside or out side of a building. Great in a ranch house or restaurant. Wonderful wor...
Optometrist Trade Sign with Wall Bracket, circa 1920s
Located in Hastings, GB
Antique trade advertising sign for an opticians or optometrist circa 1900-1930 France Double sided large cast zinc glasses with hand painted eyes, same both sides The eyes hang...
Iron, Zinc
A Locksmith Trade Sign Depicting A Big Copper Padlock.
Located in Milan, IT
A locksmith trade sign ,depicting a big copper and iron padlock.
Iron, Copper
20th Century Watch or Clock Makers Shop Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Clock or watch makers retail trade sign, heavy gauge, painted sheet iron. Fixings to the top and holes for fixings on the side.
Iron
Trade Sign for Salt and Tobacco, Kingdom of Sardinia 1830
Located in Milan, IT
A trade sign, shield shape, for salt and tobacco store. Made out of metal enameled painted with a Savoy coat of arms from Piedmont and Sardina kingdom. 1830 ca.
Enamel, Iron
Large 19th Century English Folk Art Pawnbroker Trade Sign Balls
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An extra large trio of oil gilt iron pawnbroker spheres, with their original hand forged hanging hoops. Previously these would off been part of a larger sign, hanging from an iron b...
Iron
C.1880 American Folk Art Top Hat Hatmaker’s Trade Sign
Located in Briarcliff Manor, NY
A hard-to-find and charming sheet iron hatmaker’s,trade sign from the mid to late 19th century.
Iron
Early 20thc Original Painted & Carved Fish Trade Sign From N.E.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FANTASTIC FOLKY HAND CARVED AND PAINTED FISH TRADE SIGN THAT HAS THE ORIGINAL HANDMADE IRON RODS IN THE BELLY OF THE FISH FOR BOLTING DOWN IN A SEAFOOD COUNTER IN NEW ENGLAND OR...
Iron
Sold
H 31.11 in W 25.99 in L 31.11 in
Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Funeral & Cremations Double Sided Trade Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Here we have a large reverse painted early 20th century in age, doubled sided trade sign from a funeral directors. Encased in a iron frame, with scroll work and a single hanging hook.
Wrought Iron
19th Century American Two Sided Sand Paint and Gilding Trade Sign
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1880, this wonderful shingle "sign" was created for Dr. Coolidge from black sand and gold gilded lettering. Retains the original hand wrought iron hanger.
Gold Leaf, Iron
Sold
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 1.19 in
Early 20th Century Red Star Trade Sign Folk Art "Boot Repair" R Kennetts
Located in Lowestoft, GB
He we have a wonderful early 20th century double sided boot repair sign that once hung outside R.Kennetts R.Kennetts was based on the high street, Sheernes, Sheppey, Kent The...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 33.47 in W 36.23 in D 2.37 in
Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Verre églomisé Gilt Trade Shop Sign "My Shop"
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large reverse painted hanging trade sign, wrought iron frame with internal wooden supports.
Glass
Despatch Oven Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota Advertising Clock Face
By Despatch Oven Co. 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century cast iron advertising trade sign from the Despatch Oven Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Iron
Wrought Iron and Tole Painted Antiques Trade Sign
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large tole painted black and gilt ANTIQUES sign (double-sided) hanging from a hand-wrought iron hanger with twisting grape vine detail. Originally a wine store sign converted to an A...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Massive gold gilt key, great graphic piece of folk art, which would have been a locksmith's trade sign. Two long bolts on back side.
Iron, Gold
French Cast Iron Horse Head Butcher Shop Trade Sign
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand wall mounted sculpture or statue of a French Butcher's Shop trade sign horse head. Constructed from cast iron with a later black painted finish.
Iron
Early 20th Century English Cast Iron Butchers Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English cast iron butchers trade sign A wonderful object, and rare at that.
Iron
Shoe Maker's Trade Sign
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous French Shoe Maker's trade sign, circa 1900, painted iron, with hanging bracket (not original).
Iron
Late Victorian Cast Iron Boots Trade Sign or Door Stop
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian cast iron boots with side buttons, painted black, possibly created as a trade sign.
Iron
19th Century English Wrought Iron and Carved Wood Locksmiths Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
19th century English wrought iron and carved wood Locksmiths trade sign We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a 19th century English locksmiths trade sign.
Wrought Iron
$1,250
H 12.13 in W 48 in D 1 in
Vintage Mid Century Hand Painted Wooden Luncheonette Hot Coffee Diner Sign
Located in Milford, NH
A vintage polychrome hand painted luncheonette or diner sign on plywood featuring hot coffee, sandwiches, and tonics, signed lower right Cooley-Alton, with an additional support boar...
Plywood
1960s English Carnival Sign
Located in High Point, NC
1960s carnival art sign from England. It is advertising a cake walk on one side of the sign, and on the back has a charming message "Have a nice Victorian day". Great sign for any co...
Wood
$566
H 17.92 in W 20.28 in D 0.08 in
Antique Hand Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Wall Trade Sign. c.1920
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century hand painted French trade sign. c.1940 Double sided French trade sign for CAFES MAURICE, a company still in existence today. Wonderful patination and depth of col...
Metal
Wood Framed Glass Two-Sided Electric Sign, circa 1930
Located in Surrey, BC
This is a very rare one of a kind automotive collector item. Cantilevered cast iron sign for Brighton Garage. Two-sided, electrified sign with its lettering reverse-painted on glass...
Iron
Red and White Graphic New York Bus Subway Destination Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very large New York bus destination sign. Unusual in red. Very graphic. Bottom of roll was date stamped 1951. 7 1/2 feet tall.
Canvas
French La Belle Époque Lighted Bistro Cafe Sign
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic double sided bistro cafe metal sign from France's La Belle Époque period. Features a lacquer finish with pierced letters reading "Montre Ponctua" or a promise to be on time...
Metal
Important Folk Art Trade Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
A mid 19th Century folk art trade sign of demilune form, depicting a Native American chief holding a peace pipe and tomahawk wearing a headdress of white and red feathers, wearing a ...
Wood
Frazer Nash Huge Illuminated Advertising Painted Trade Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Frazer Nash huge illuminated advertising painted trade sign This is an advertisement for the original and famous British racing car company Frazer Nash, the company was founded i...
Wood
$4,206Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.36 in W 83.47 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Original Hand-Painted Wooden Fairground Signage, circa 1950s
Located in Faversham, GB
When in use, the panels were linked together with couplings to form an oval shape and the mechanics of the fairground ride would sit within the centre. Each panel was numbered on the...
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chicago Pharmacist Milk Glass Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
This sign was manufactured by Rawson & Evans sometime during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Rawson & Evans was best known for glue chipped glass signs and gold leaf signs. This sign...
Metal
$533
H 9.06 in W 18.12 in D 0.99 in
Antique Vintage Industrial British Railway Station Enamel Advertising Sign
By British Railways
Located in Sale, GB
- An original British Rail sign, circa 1940. - This Midlands Region sign has the inscription 'Rights Of Way Act 1932 The British Transport Commission Hereby Give Notice That This Wa...
Enamel
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
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The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.