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Scarce Enamel Funeral Outfitters Trade Sign c.1930
The rare sheet iron rectangular enamel advertising or trade sign reading “Funeral Outfits, Ready Made, or at Short Notice” in white capital lettered shadowed block typeface on a faded rose madder ground, surviving from the second quarter of the twentieth century.
There is some expected wear to the paintwork, which gives the sign a decorative appeal, having been placed outside for many a year. It has some bend and there is rust spotting and some pierced holes, and drilled holes for attachment to a wall.
The fashion for heavy mourning was drastically reduced during the Edwardian era and even more so after the Great War. So many individuals died that just about everyone was in mourning for someone. By 1918 a whole new attitude had developed and this was hastened even further by the Second World War. By the 1950s in the UK women mourned for about 6 to 12 months wearing black and other dark colours like navy or bottle green or subdued tones. In the 1960s individuals started to wear colours like navy, purple or grey to funerals and by the 1980s it became usual for some, although not all, people to only wear black at the actual funeral.
A scarce subject and a sign that will surely raise a saturnine smile.
SellerDoe And Hope
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
There is some expected wear to the paintwork, which gives the sign a decorative appeal, having been placed outside for many a year. It has some bend and there is rust spotting and some pierced holes, and drilled holes for attachment to a wall.
The fashion for heavy mourning was drastically reduced during the Edwardian era and even more so after the Great War. So many individuals died that just about everyone was in mourning for someone. By 1918 a whole new attitude had developed and this was hastened even further by the Second World War. By the 1950s in the UK women mourned for about 6 to 12 months wearing black and other dark colours like navy or bottle green or subdued tones. In the 1960s individuals started to wear colours like navy, purple or grey to funerals and by the 1980s it became usual for some, although not all, people to only wear black at the actual funeral.
A scarce subject and a sign that will surely raise a saturnine smile.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 23/DEC/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
Category Advertising Antiques
Date c.1930-40
1930s Antiques Material Enamel
Origin English
Item code as155a1785 / 1860
Status Sold
£580.00 
$782.07 
€664.16 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 23/DEC/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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