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Folk Art Giant Metal Scissors Industrial Store Display Sign, circa 1950

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This is a metal store display sign that showcases French Folk Art. The sign boasts gigantic scissors, which can be used as an advertisement for a barber or hair salon. It is possible that the sign was originally used as a trade sign for a tailor shop or a millinery store. The sign is made of chromed metal and has the same maneuverability as real scissors. Measurements: 15.38 in wide (39 cm) x 5.94 in deep (15 cm) x 1.38 in thick (3.5 cm).
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.38 in (3.51 cm)Width: 15.38 in (39.07 cm)Depth: 5.94 in (15.09 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Despite being an outdoor sign, it is still in good condition, although there is some metal oxidation throughout.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 8P177CEAGAJ1stDibs: LU1632240107592

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