unexpected art! at the library!
The Tuvalu Public Library has some nice gallery space downstairs. Sometimes the things on exhibit are boring and I can walk past them without thinking, but I'm often excited to see what's there - and this week I was tickled.
The exhibit is a private collection of advertising ephemera -
Some of the pieces were the kind of things I've seen before...although these eyes were unusually well painted.
And there were oddly pretty things too. This is a metal chimney-sweep sign from France in 1925.
"Amusing metal fishmonger sign, New England, circa 1950. Classic STD humor."
I wasn't aware there was a classic STD humor category.
A coffee shop sign from the 50's. Coffee IS the answer.
I love this one-
This is an Underground Restaurant sign. "During the Depression, these were used to identify private houses that were operating as informal restaurants by those who needed the additional income." I'm not sure I understand that explanation, but I'm guessing it was used like Hobo signs. LOVE the hobo signs. I need to do a post on them.
Hey! Look at this guy!
He's a 'hopeful salesman' from outside an insurance office. Look at his eyes - he does look hopeful. Go buy some insurance!
This guy?
Not so much.
But I like him.
I like this guy too -
He's from outside a cafe.
This guy is a tourist. NOT a traveler - there's a difference.
This brush is as big as me, which is to say - about 5'2".
The monkey is original. The banana has been recently added, for authenticity.
This cow is lovely! Who doesn't love a cow?
But what did I love the best?
These boots.
And these.
Big giant rubber boots. Big. And giant.
I love them.
The exhibit is a private collection of advertising ephemera -
Some of the pieces were the kind of things I've seen before...although these eyes were unusually well painted.
And there were oddly pretty things too. This is a metal chimney-sweep sign from France in 1925.
"Amusing metal fishmonger sign, New England, circa 1950. Classic STD humor."
I wasn't aware there was a classic STD humor category.
A coffee shop sign from the 50's. Coffee IS the answer.
I love this one-
This is an Underground Restaurant sign. "During the Depression, these were used to identify private houses that were operating as informal restaurants by those who needed the additional income." I'm not sure I understand that explanation, but I'm guessing it was used like Hobo signs. LOVE the hobo signs. I need to do a post on them.
Hey! Look at this guy!
He's a 'hopeful salesman' from outside an insurance office. Look at his eyes - he does look hopeful. Go buy some insurance!
This guy?
Not so much.
But I like him.
I like this guy too -
He's from outside a cafe.
This guy is a tourist. NOT a traveler - there's a difference.
This brush is as big as me, which is to say - about 5'2".
The monkey is original. The banana has been recently added, for authenticity.
This cow is lovely! Who doesn't love a cow?
But what did I love the best?
These boots.
And these.
Big giant rubber boots. Big. And giant.
I love them.
Comments
Happy Boxing Day!
The giant paintbrush is a riot.
Our library often has art shows, and some of the stuff is just so interesting. I've stood in front of things just wishing they would jump into my arms. We've got a guy in town that does the most amazing puzzles. I've never seen anything like them. They're totally hand cut with a jigsaw and the pieces are just amazing. In a music puzzle he'll have pieces as instruments, for example. They're so expensive, but I crave one.
That paint brush is as big me, too.
As in 5'2".
Jen