Thursday, December 22, 2016

signs, signs


Back in the (18th-century or so) day, if
your footwear was better than your
reading comprehension and you needed
to have your boots repaired, I guess
you'd just have to look for a sign like this
to know you'd found a cobbler.
(I spotted this one in the heart of Bordeaux.)

[To see more signs, go here.]

Posted by Alexa at 00:32
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6 comments:

  1. Gemma WisemanDecember 22, 2016 at 4:45 AM

    That is a beautiful boot sign. A creative, sculpted sign.

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  2. TomDecember 22, 2016 at 7:22 AM

    I've always enjoyed signs like this one.

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  3. Tall GaryDecember 22, 2016 at 12:57 PM

    I really love the detail in these boots (shadow makes two), but how can we tell that the sign just doesn’t indicate that the proprietor is a legendary figure.

    One can also find a cobbler at a shop with a sign which holds mounted this sculpture.

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  4. JimDecember 22, 2016 at 4:20 PM

    A terrific sign. I love these sorts of signs.

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  5. HelenDecember 22, 2016 at 4:31 PM

    Brilliant find.

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  6. LesleyDecember 24, 2016 at 6:25 PM

    That is quite a fancy boot!
    Merry Christmas - Joyeux Noel

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