Early Smaltz “Printing” Trade Sign costume South Bronx

South Bronx

particularly along the legs and claws

featuring raised black lettering

The use of uranium glass neon tubing was discontinued by the mid-century

Early Smaltz “Printing” Trade Sign costume South BronxLong, narrow wooden trade sign with bold, hand rendered "PRINTING" lettering across a black painted ground. The surface shows the characteristic grit and matte texture associated with smaltz work ground glass embedded into paint to create a durable, light catching finish though now softened by decades of wear. The cream colored lettering stands in stark contrast, slightly irregular at the edges, reinforcing its hand painted origin. Faint remnants of