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The Manicule (Pointing Hand): The use of a hand with a pointing index finger—historically called a manicule—to direct customers was a highly popular graphic convention in American commerce during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Blocky, high-contrast sans-serif hand ruled letters hand-painted bold, uppercase format typical of late-Victorian and early Edwardian commercial sign painting. The blocky proportions that are especially visible in the wide, geometric curves of the “G”, “R”, and “C” – reflect early display typography that moved away from mid-19th-century ornate scripts toward clear, highly legible merchant branding.
Item Date: Circa 1880-1920
Measurement: 53" x 8" x 1"
Material: Paint on what appears to be pine
Item Condition: Very good, trivial imperfections consistent with age, use, and environment.
Price: $1,075
SKU 290-156
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