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I realize all of these belong in a barn, but I'm curious about the history of many of these. Like the little "Crushy" dude. Why is he whistling and what does that mean. None of my other signs show him whistling. What's up with that????
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I'm not sure bout the whistling or what the musical notes mean, all I know is he was the mascot for several years. From around the early 30s till the late 50s. Bunch of cool old Soda signs though! Thanks for showin them.
Thanks Signaholic. I'm just learning. Looks like your quite involved with signs. I'm impressed. Do you think you can solve my Dr Pepper sign issue. 1937, sign #3 and #4. Can't identify them. Values/history??? See earlier PICs
I'm no expert but I have held alot of these signs before, I'll check it out.
what a cool collection. there rough but I wouldnt hesitate to put them on my shop wall!
We need to save all these old signs we can. They are out there, just gotta find um. Keep collecting.