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Vintage 1937 State of California Division of Highways Canvas Sign
"DANGEROUS BUT PASSABLE - STATE HIGHWAY UNDER CONSTRUCTION"
An exceptional piece of early California transportation history! This is an authentic, original temporary canvas road sign issued by the State of California Department of Public Works, Division of Highways.
Temporary canvas signs of this era were designed to be mounted on temporary wood frames or partial barricades along active construction zones. Because most were weathered away, discarded, or destroyed after roadwork was completed, surviving examples from the 1930s are exceptionally scarce.
Key Details & Markings:
Main Text: "DANGEROUS BUT PASSABLE — STATE HIGHWAY UNDER CONSTRUCTION"
Subtext: "(Notice: Use This Sign With Partial Barricades)"
Government Marking (Top Left Corner): TYPE NO. 1. 44423 5-37 2M. EST. 2736 CALIFORNIA STATE PRINTING OFFICE
Code Breakdown: Indicates a manufacture date of May 1937 (5-37) printed by the California State Printing Office.
Condition:
Overall: Very Good vintage condition for a 1930s fabric field sign.
Material & Structure: Heavy canvas cloth with intact edges and clear, crisp black lettering.
Wear/Patina: Shows light, natural vintage patina, age toning, and minor surface dirt along the upper left corner/border consistent with genuine use and age. No major tears or significant loss.
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