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I've been biding my time picking up these little mini-posters! I wish I could super-size them, the detail , subject,and color are amazing!
Trying out a new camera with "through the glass setting", still seems to be a lot of glare!
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Nice little posters Bern!!! I'd like to find me that cop one too.
Me too! Been wantin the policeman myself. I wish Ray could find the guy that made the little "Kay" frames for these.
Indeed those would be awesome, better than the popcicle stick ones I was going to put togther...
Indeed, small pieces of art, large in quality and value. Very nice Bernie!
Thank-you tommy, Perry,& Dave for the nice comments. You just gave me a great idea Per, how hard can it be to make a "mini" frame? Ima gonna try,stay tuned!
Thanks also ofuel, chevy, & walk!
I almost feel guilty looking at these beautiful signs, and I have a coke in my hand also ! They always had good advertising and the older the better, this being one of my favourite times !~Phil.
Thats for sure Phil, thanks for the nice comment!
Thank-you Kerry, mtg, Bellin, Longings, chevy, &o'fuel, for stopping by!