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Burma Shave Signs

The painted signs could be found anywhere. They were part of the scenery on a thoroughfare. Much smaller than billboards were these little signs. A number of them would form roadside lines. They carried novel little examples of poetry. One could not help but smile once they could see. There were charming examples of wit displayed. Anyone could read them in the sun or shade. The signs were the products of an imaginative dream. What an ingenious way to advertise shaving cream!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 8/25/2012 7:45:00 AM
i only know about these from reading about them - never saw one in person myself - but i agree that they were very clever. nice tribute to them!
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Date: 8/24/2012 9:24:00 PM
Good write Robert. I too remember them. Have a good night. Lucilla
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Date: 8/24/2012 7:54:00 PM
I think I have a vague recollection of these things, Robert.Very nice. You are the "nostalgia poet."
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Date: 8/24/2012 5:57:00 PM
So lovely aye? a different age. Light & Love
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Date: 8/24/2012 3:00:00 PM
Yeah... I remember 'em... just learning to read... lotsa fune... Terry (good poem!)
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Date: 8/24/2012 2:37:00 PM
sounds like a fun way to advertise too - lovely write, Robert. Congrats on your wins, my friend : )
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