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ken wel sign found

Postby brooklynblue » August 5th, 2012, 11:20 am

I found this wood Ken Wel sign in an rural antique store in Smith Falls, Ontario the sign is hand painted and measures 17 inches high and 27 inches wide any info would be appreciated.
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Re: ken wel sign found

Postby murphusa » August 5th, 2012, 12:35 pm

It is a new item made to sell to tourist
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Re: ken wel sign found

Postby mlangley5 » August 5th, 2012, 1:45 pm

murphusa wrote:It is a new item made to sell to tourist


What makes you say that?
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Re: ken wel sign found

Postby Mr. Mitt » August 5th, 2012, 3:07 pm

The glove depicted on the sign predates the script Ken-Wel logo by several decades. Why would a company advertise a 30-year old product? It’s cool, it’s folk art, but it is not an original advertisement piece. Hang it on the wall and enjoy it.
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