This is nothing short of an incredible vintage find! Authentic & exceedingly rare, this vintage drugstore pharmacy sign hails from Chicago, Illinois, and was hand painted for use in the early to mid-1950’s. Norwell Drug Company was situated at the intersection of North Avenue & Wells Street (hence the name Nor-Well Drug Company) during that time — 172 North Avenue, to be exact. At that time, this reverse painted glass sign hung right outside their store. Reverse painted signs, though a rare practice, were highly sought after in early & mid-century America. In order to display the words and logos properly, the backside of these glass signs have to have the words mapped out backwards. The backwards letters, logos, & images are then painstakingly painted by hand before drying for use.
CONDITION
This item is in fair condition, with damage that is commensurate with its age. As seen in the listing photos, the paint on this sign has incurred a significant amount of wear over the years, which has resulted in parts of the paint fading. The glass sign itself is in good condition; there are some areas of glass that are chipped around the perimeter of the glass, but overall, it’s still solidly structurally intact. The lettering on the sign is still very much visible & it can certainly be displayed in its current condition. As with all vintage and antique items, be sure to examine all of the listing photos carefully and contact us at HTV if you have any other questions!
DIMENSIONS
Length: 25.5-inches
Width: 0.25-inches
Height: 15-inches
DISCLAIMER:
As buyers & sellers of used items, we will ALWAYS do our best to photograph & list any and all damage(s) that an item may have incurred with previous owners. Please be sure to closely examine all listing photos & their descriptions before making any purchases. As always, if you have any questions or concerns about any of the items you see listed here, please feel free to contact us & we will be happy to help!
