Stop + Look = Safety Old Brass Sign Making Stencil
I've seen some old brass stencils salvaged from apple orchards, which were used for labeling bushels or boxes of different varieties, and also some cut with old company logos--but I've never seen one I like as much as this Stop + Look = Safety stencil, which I think rather transcends its original function to read almost like a text piece by Jenny Holzer! So many contexts in which this would be good; I myself might hang it over the front door (or above where I drop my car keys), to serve as a succinct reminder to take caution when going out in the world Earlyish 20th century I believe and in great condition. The front is shiny while the back shows the original patina. Small dings, minor bends and surface scratching, which just make it better. Of a great scale at 20 5/8" long x 6 3/4" t.