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Monumental Porcelain Roadside Rest Highway Sign

About the Item

Super rare vintage porcelain highway sign. Great green coloring with white lettering. Retired highway sign letting drivers know there is a place to pull over and rest a quarter mile ahead. Bygone sign and cool piece of transportation Americana. Sign is large at 51" wide and just under 48" tall. Very good vintage condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47.13 in (119.72 cm)Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1853318079291

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