'E. Boxall, Manager' name plate
[1880s-1940s]Glass plate inscribed 'E. BOXALL MANAGER' in gold coloured lettering. Two copper chains are attached to the top of the plate by copper alloy fittings through holes in the glass. The plate would have...
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'Lift out of order' sign
[1980s-1990s]White plastic sign with black letters. There is a small hole in both the top left and top right corner of the sign.
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'SOL-SPEEDI-DRI' sign
[c.1960s-1980s]Sign detailing the use of a powder to be used to dry greasy surfaces around where meat is handled. Red writing on white paper and laminated in clear plastic.
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Food store sign
[c.1970s-1980s]'no dogs-no smoking-in this food store please' in orange and green writing on a black background. Sign made on card with an adhesive front covered in paper. Designed to be attached to a piece of glass...
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'IN' and 'OUT signs
[c. 1950s-1980s]White lettering on a black background with a white edge.
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'PERSONNEL OFFICE' sign
[c.1980s]White lettering on a clear perspex sign. There are small holes on either side for screws in order to attach it to a door.
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No smoking sign
[c. 1970s-1980s]White background with a hole in each corner in order to secure the item to a wall with screws. 'No smoking outside dining room' written below a diagram of a red circle with a line through it...
SA/BRA/1/9/1/2/2/7
Ladies toilet sign
[1980s]Grey metal background with a black diagram depicting a woman.
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'SAVE WATER' sign
[c. 1980s]Sign designed to be placed in a toilet cubicle to people to think of saving water when flushing the toilet. Orange background with white lettering. Has an adhesive back covered by protective paper.
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Hand washing sign
[c.1980s]'NOW wash your hands' sign for toilets. White lettering on a orange background and laminated in clear plastic.
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Cloakroom sign
[c.1980s]The background is blue and is divided into four sections by white borders. The section on the left has a white picture denoting a man. The right side is divided into three horizontal sections; the top...
SA/BRA/1/9/1/2/2/11
Cloakroom sign
[c.1980s]Red background with white borders. The sign is divided into four sections the left section has a white picture depicting a women. The right section is divided into three horizontal sections. The top...
SA/BRA/1/9/1/2/2/12
Branch computer sign
[c. 1980s]White background with black lettering. 'Please inform the Service Desk on the arrival of any engineer wishing to work on the Branch Computer 01-921-6222'.
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Branch computer sign
[c.1980s]'COMPUTER BRANCH- Please advise the Manager if you wish to carry out any work on the Generator or Main Electricity Panel at this branch'. Black lettering on a white background.
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Sign ordering instructions
25 Jan 1985Subsection of 'Manual 3', gives instructions on what is available and how to order signs.
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Payment by cheque sign
[c. 1980s]Sign for customers reading 'Payment by cheque-we ask for cheques to be supported by Bank Cheque cards as only these guarantee payment. If you wish to pay by cheque, it could save time to write part in...
SA/BRA/1/9/1/2/2/16
Electricity use notice
Mar 1949Black lettering on a yellowing background. Notice reads 'ELECTRICITY The charge to the firm is based upon the maximum consumption at any one time as registered by an indicator. It is therefore...
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Refrigeration notice
[c. 1980s]'During Hot Weather most of our meat is kept under refrigeration'. The notice has a blue background with green and white lettering. There is a picture of a green snow flake under the lettering.
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Ordering notices memo
8 Jul 1985From the Property Development Group to the Architects and Engineers Department stating that the notices are generally ordered from the Clerk of Works and Herbert Jones.
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Glass name plate
[20th century]Glass plate bearing the name 'C. WATKINS' and 'MANAGER' in gold coloured lettering. Two attached chains would have suspended the plate from a mahogany screen at the far end of the shop which separated...
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'Training Room' sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]Grey metal notice with black lettering and a black border. The sign would be attached to a door via the adhesive back.
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'Personnel Office' sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]Grey metal notice with black lettering and a black border. The sign would be attached to a door via the adhesive back.
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'Manager' sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]Grey metal notice with black lettering and a black border. The sign would be attached to a door via the adhesive back.
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'Health Room' sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]Grey metal notice with black lettering and a black border. The sign would be attached to a door via the adhesive back.
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'Health Room'
[c. 1980s-1990s]Grey metal notice with black lettering and a black border. The sign would be attached to a door via the adhesive back.
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'Medical Room' sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]Grey metal notice with black lettering and a black border. The sign would be attached to a door via the adhesive back.
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'Authorised Personnel Only' sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]'Authorised Personnel Only'. Grey metal notice with black lettering and a black border. The sign would be attached to a door via the adhesive back.
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Branch computer sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]'Computer Branch- Please advise the Manager if you wish to carry out any work on the Generator or Main Electricity Panel at this branch.' Grey metal notice with black lettering and a black border. The...
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Branch computer sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]'Computer Branch- Please inform the Service Desk on the arrival of any engineer wishing to work on the Branch Computer Telephone: 071-921-6222'.Grey metal notice with black lettering and a black...
SA/BRA/1/9/1/2/2/29
Electronic equipment sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]'SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT- To be used only be authorised personnel- Area to be kept clear'. Grey metal notice with some black lettering and a black border. Also contains a red rectangle...
SA/BRA/1/9/1/2/2/30
Mother and child sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]Clear plastic square sign with a black circle containing a diagram representing the outline of the upper body of a woman holding a baby. There is a hole near each corner in order to screw the sign to...
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Mother and child sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]Clear plastic square sign with a black circle (with a white background) containing a diagram representing the outline of the upper body of a woman holding a baby. There is a hole near each corner in...
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'DANGER' sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]Rectangular yellow cardboard sign with black lettering.
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Babies' nappies sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]'Please put soiled nappies in the bin provided'. Orange cardboard sign with a white border and white lettering.
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'No smoking' sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]Grey metal sign containg a diagram of a lit cigarrette within a red circle with a line through it. Beneath is a rectangle with a black border containing black lettering reading 'No Smoking Outside...
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Trolley sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]Plastic sign with a green background. On the left is a square with a blue background depicting a woman standing next to a trolley on a conveyor belt. On the right it reads 'THIS IS AN APPROVED...
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Arrow sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]Square metal sign with a green background and a large white arrow. There are holes in each corner in order to screw the sign to a wall. Could be used on the exterior of a building.
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Fire escape sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]A rectangular metal sign with a blue background and white lettering which reads 'FIRE ESCAPE KEEP CLEAR'. Could be used on the exterior of a building.
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Water sprinkler sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]Rectangular metal sign with a red background and white lettering which reads, 'SPRINKLER SYSTEM DIRECT CONNECTION TO FIRE BRIGADE OR DEVELOPMENT CONTACT THEM BEFORE TESTING.' Could be used on the...
SA/BRA/1/9/1/2/2/39
Coldstores sign
[1980s-1990s]'NO GOODS TO BE STORED ABOVE COLDSTORES-USE CRAWL BOARDS WHEN WORKING ON TOP OF COLDSTORES'. Black lettering on a yellow background with a triangle in the top left corner containing a diagram of a...
SA/BRA/1/9/1/2/2/40
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