where would I find pics or photos of 12th-18th century signs that merchants used to hang outside their shops?
apothecary, seamstress, food, general store, leather worker, blacksmith, all that's available
1100's through the 1700's.
Advertising signs were almost nonexistent, usually the shopkeeper/craftsman would have an item in their window to show their wares.
If signs were used they were usually small and plain, simple wooden signs by their doors.
People usually LIVED in the same place their shop was in an a small sign was placed on the wall beside the shop entrance door instead of the door to the living quarters.
Taverns, places to eat, usually had a type of chalk board to show the daily offering and could be changed.
Old St. Augustine, FL, establish 1567, 2 photos signs
http://www.old-staug-village.com/images/plan_murat.jpg
http://www.old-staug-village.com/images/muratdow.jpg
Colonial Williamsburg, VA - a hat shop & merchant
http://www.history.org/postcards/pcPreview.cfm?CatID=5&ImageID=34&StyleID=2
http://www.history.org/postcards/pcPreview.cfm?CatID=2&ImageID=210&StyleID=1
http://www.history.org/postcards/pcPreview.cfm?CatID=15&ImageID=96&StyleID=1
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