{"product_id":"vintage-painted-metal-tourism-promo-sign-explore-the-islands-and-rivers-of-maine","title":"Vintage Painted Metal Tourism Promo Sign: \"Explore The Islands and Rivers of Maine\"","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAn eye-catching vintage hand-painted\/screen-printed metal promotional sign celebrating Maine's outdoor sporting heritage. Rendered in classic retro blue and bold red lettering over a cream-white background, this piece features a cheerful call-to-action slogan:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Explore THE ISLANDS AND RIVERS OF MAINE WHERE THE FISHING IS GOOD AND THE FUN JUST BEGINS — Sign up Now!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eConstructed from a solid, light-gauge metal sheet, this sign makes a fantastic statement piece for a coastal home, cabin, sporting camp, fish shack, or antique display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Surface Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTo ensure full transparency for buyers, the piece shows authentic age, handling, and vintage character:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEdges \u0026amp; Corners:\u003c\/b\u003e Minor edge wear, small paint flakes along the outer perimeter, and slight rusting\/discoloration at the extreme bottom right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurface Face:\u003c\/b\u003e Mild surface scratches, faint scuffs, light smudging, and scattered small pinprick rust spots typical of aged painted metal display boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColors:\u003c\/b\u003e Lettering remains crisp, vibrant, and highly legible without significant sun-fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApproximate Measurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e ~24\" – 30\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e ~14\" – 16\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThickness:\u003c\/b\u003e ~1\/16\" (standard sheet metal \/ aluminum sign weight)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origins:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e Estimated late \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003e1970s \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eto mid-1980s\u003c\/b\u003e. While it gives off a mid-century retro aesthetic, the layout typography and substrate indicate a mid-to-late 20th-century piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Context:\u003c\/b\u003e Signs formatted with call-to-action phrasing like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003e\"Sign up Now!\"\u003c\/i\u003e were custom-produced display pieces for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"\u003eregional tourism booths, sporting\/boating expos, local sporting camps, or registered Maine guide services\u003c\/b\u003e. They were typically positioned at tourist welcome centers, bait shops, ferry docks, or outdoor trade shows to sign visitors up for guided fishing excursions, river tours, or mailing lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seawicks Candle Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52562642043111,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/8217\/files\/FB9C9AED-D9AA-405D-A611-7D128461A397.jpg?v=1788460425","url":"https:\/\/shopseawicks.com\/products\/vintage-painted-metal-tourism-promo-sign-explore-the-islands-and-rivers-of-maine","provider":"Seawicks Candle Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}