Ads from the past embellish the present | Design Notebook - KansasCity.com

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Design Notebook | Ads from the past embellish the present - KansasCity.com:

"It appears I have a thing for the unusual when it comes to collecting. I like the quirky and long-forgotten relics that once served a more utilitarian purpose. In their time they would not have been considered art. But fast forward several decades and they become a fun installation and witty way to complement your design style."

Read more about Advertising, classroom visual aides from the 1900s and transportation signage

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