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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. | 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. Three iron balls suspended in the air signified a pawnshop. Other symbols included: | ||
[[Image:tobacco.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Because of their long association with tobacco, images of Native Americans were used by merchants of tobacco products.]] | [[Image:tobacco.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Because of their long association with tobacco, images of Native Americans were used by merchants of tobacco products.]] | ||
[[Image:medicine.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Pharmacists used the symbol still often seen today]] | [[Image:medicine.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Pharmacists used the symbol still often seen today]] | ||
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[[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.]] | [[Image:razor.jpg|left|thumb|200px|The razor would have invited customers inside for a shave.]] | ||
[[Image:clock.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Timepieces needed cleaning and adjustment and this sign showed where such work could be done.]] | |||
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Revision as of 19:24, 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. Three iron balls suspended in the air signified a pawnshop. Other symbols included:
