tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436109717196393544.post8432305269242513152..comments2023-09-30T04:54:50.127-07:00Comments on American Folk Art @ Cooperstown: A Split Personality Hotel signPaul D'Ambrosiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09077294618907782935noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436109717196393544.post-54953652645658075322010-08-14T06:29:11.944-07:002010-08-14T06:29:11.944-07:00Thanks, Gary. I agree with you, of course. Things ...Thanks, Gary. I agree with you, of course. Things started going downhill when we all learned to read, and also when mechanical processes supplanted hand craftsmanship in the late 19th century. <br /><br />You've given me an idea for a post on retro-craftsmanship in contemporary signs. I'll be on the lookout for examples! Thanks again!Paul D'Ambrosiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09077294618907782935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436109717196393544.post-38161137130550538202010-08-14T03:18:31.499-07:002010-08-14T03:18:31.499-07:00The last several posts concerning advertising from...The last several posts concerning advertising from the past have been wonderful. It makes one wish that today's merchants had some of this artful quality in their choice of signage.<br /><br />This marble sign is great. Very powerful.Garynoreply@blogger.com