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[[Image:dentist.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Those seeking dental work would have easily identified with this symbol]] | [[Image:dentist.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Those seeking dental work would have easily identified with this symbol]] | ||
[[Image:fish.jpg|right|thumb|200px|This symbol would have left little doubt to shoppers.]] | [[Image:fish.jpg|right|thumb|200px|This symbol would have left little doubt to shoppers.]] | ||
[[Image:razor.jpg|left|thumb|200px|The razor would have invited customers inside for a shave.]] | |||
Revision as of 19:20, 14 September 2010
BUSINESS SYMBOLS. In the early years of the westward movement, many of the settlers could read very little. Business owners, therefore, developed symbols that could instantly be recognized by people passing along.
