This double-sided wooden sign doesn’t just suggest no smoking, it demands it, “by orders of the L.A. Fire Dept.” Hand-painted in thick white block letters on a fire-engine red background, it’s got the kind of visual authority that makes you sit up straight. Dating to the mid-20th century and measuring 18" x 36", this piece was likely hung in or around city buildings where even a spark could be a serious problem. Both sides still pack a visual punch, with weathered edges and paint crackling that add just the right dose of grit. Bonus points for the original hanging hooks still intact.
This double-sided wooden sign doesn’t just suggest no smoking, it demands it, “by orders of the L.A. Fire Dept.” Hand-painted in thick white block letters on a fire-engine red background, it’s got the kind of visual authority that makes you sit up straight. Dating to the mid-20th century and measuring 18" x 36", this piece was likely hung in or around city buildings where even a spark could be a serious problem. Both sides still pack a visual punch, with weathered edges and paint crackling that add just the right dose of grit. Bonus points for the original hanging hooks still intact.