Commercial Sign Collection

Nottingham Victoria Railway Station
A view of Nottingham Victoria railway station, April 1927. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Trade card for Horlicks, Late 19th century
865792 Trade card for Horlicks, Late 19th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Red Light District, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Dovedale, Derbyshire, England, UK

Rue des Bouchers, Brussels, Belgium

Restaurant sign, Brussels, Belgium

China, Shanghai
Neon lights on Nanjing Road shopping district at night

New Year's Eve at Times Square
New York, New York: December 31, 1946, The view from the NY Times Building looking north over Times Square at the New Year's Eve revelers

USA, Florida Keys, 90 miles to Cuba sign; Key West

USA, Tennessee, Vintage streetcar near Orpheum Theater; Memphis

Times Square In Midtown Manhattan Illuminated At Night

Colonial Printing Press
Antique illustration of a Colonial Printing Press

Street dancers, couple dancing tango, La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, California, USA

USA, Hartford, Hairdressers Window, 1907
Joan Sloan (1871-1951), Hairdressers Window, 1907

Rue des Bouchers, Brussels, Belgium

street scene with passing cars
street with neonlights and passing cars at night. Kowloon district

Hong Kong
Shop signs hanging over a central Hong Kong street

People walking past billboard

Illustration of cars driving past advertising billboard showing Egyptian pyramids and camel

Illuminated streets of Shinjuku at night, Tokyo, Japan
Neon lights of Shinjuku at night, Tokyo, Japan

Bakery sign hanging on wall, (B&W), low angle view

Urban scene in USA

American city, aerial view

Comerical sign at building corner, low angle view

Loans commercial sign, close-up

Urban scene with small steam train

Wedding cake in shop window

Clock on building side

Sign advertising lots for sale

American city with commercial billboards

France, VA zelay
France, Burgundy, Yonne, Vezelay, Church and Hill, UNESCO World Heritage

Wedding Fashions
20th April 1845: Bridal dresses as designed by a Paris fashion house, lace, hair styles and flowers are all advertised. Dresses by Mme Thierry, lace by Blanche de Bastille

Main Street, Deadwood, Black Hills, South Dakota, USA

USA-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh: Southside Area- Buildings along East Carson Street
USA, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh: Southside Area, Buildings along East Carson Street

HUNGARY-Budapest: Castle Hill: Golden Eagle Pharmacy Museum Sign at site of
HUNGARY, Budapest: Castle Hill: Golden Eagle Pharmacy Museum Signat site of Hungarys first pharmacy (1681)

GERMANY, Bayern-Bavaria, Bad Tolz. Hotel sign
Germany, Bayern-Bavaria, Bad Tolz. Hotel sign

GERMANY, Bayern-Bavaria, Mittenwald. Cafe sign
Germany, Bayern-Bavaria, Mittenwald. Cafe sign

Cocktail bar neon
Cocktail Bar Neon sign close-up

France, Normandy, Caen, Rue St Pierre, traffic and pedestrians on street lined with shops

France, Paris, Newspaper vendor in rue du Croissant on corner of rue du Faubourg Montmartre in Paris by Ernest Grenier
France, 19th century. Newspaper vendor in rue du Croissant on the corner of rue du Faubourg Montmartre in Paris. Print from a watercolour by Ernest Grenier, 1893

UK, London, The Elections
William Hogarth (1697-1764), The Elections

Denmark, Copenhagen, Centre for shooting competitions label, featuring newspaper delivery, 30 June 1861
Denmark, 19th century. Centre for shooting competitions, featuring newspaper delivery, 30 June 1861. Details

Italy, Naples, advertising poster by for Mele tailors shop
Italy, 20th century. Advertising poster by Marcello Dudovich (1878 - 1962) for Mele tailors shop in Naples, 1907

France, Caricature of The Royal Lottery
France - 19th century - HonorA

England, West Yorkshire, Hebden Bridge, Cotton mill
United Kingdom - England - Industrial archeology. Cotton mill in Hebden Bridge

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"From Railway Stations to Red Light Districts: Exploring Commercial Signs Around the World" Nottingham Victoria Railway Station: A bustling hub where commercial signs guide travelers on their journeys. Dovedale, Derbyshire, England, UK: Even amidst nature's beauty, a discreet commercial sign reminds us of nearby amenities and services. Rue des Bouchers, Brussels, Belgium: This lively street is adorned with vibrant commercial signs enticing passersby to indulge in culinary delights. Restaurant sign in Brussels, Belgium: An inviting sign beckons food enthusiasts to savor the city's gastronomic wonders. Red Light District, Amsterdam, Netherlands: Neon-lit commercial signs illuminate this infamous district as they vie for attention from curious visitors. Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego California USA: Historic buildings adorned with ornate commercial signs transport you back in time while exploring this vibrant neighborhood. Parisian Charm on Rue du Croissant by Ernest Grenier (1893): A vintage print captures the allure of a newspaper vendor's commercial sign amidst the streets of Paris long ago. Shanghai Streetscape in China: Towering skyscrapers are accompanied by modern and flashy commercial signs that reflect the city's fast-paced lifestyle. 90 Miles to Cuba Sign; Key West Florida Keys USA: A quirky roadside attraction featuring a colorful commercial sign marking the proximity between two nations across the ocean waves. Vintage Streetcar near Orpheum Theater; Memphis Tennessee USA : As you stroll through historic streetscapes like these vintage streetcars remind us of an era when simple yet elegant commercial signage graced every corner. Times Square Illuminated At Night - Midtown Manhattan NYC USA .