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Sign of the ox by Thad Zajdowicz on ~Dürnstein, Austria In pre-literate times, signs were devised that showed pictorially what the shop engaged in. This would be a butcher's sign from medieval times.

Grey Wolf Trading Post Offers a wide selection of Native American Made Medicine Bags, Native American Pouches, and Native American Handbags

Photo of Tokaj - cégérek

Seed shop in Alsace, France

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My Favorite French Medieval Signs

Viking Bone Necklace Mjölnir

Carved and Painted "Raven & Ring" Tavern Sign, century, fully carved raven and ring motifs, with incised lettering on the shaped double-sided sign, old paint and gilding.

Le coq - enseigne de boucherie - 7ème Paris

Quite a nice hammer.

Cow-Shaped Steaks - This whimsical cut-out Migros food packaging was conceived by Schneiter Meier Kulling. Migros is a Swiss-based food retailer.

Buckskin medicine bag Fringed leather pouch by thunderrose

BLUSHING CORAL / Plant Dyed Napkins {Finished Edges}

Ode to Etsy art batts - carded spinning fiber in grey yellow and white merino wool- 100 grams

Handmade Oak Cresent Boline Herb Cutter Acorn by SteelStickNStone

In Century Paris, businesses usually hung signs that clearly illustrated what service they provided outside their shop. This Century Sign is for a Butcher. These signs were designed so that even the illiterate could decipher what service was provided.