Old Texas 85 (Texas) (Road Sign) T-Shirt - Design
This t-shirt design celebrates the history of Texas State Highway 85 through its iconic road sign markers. The artwork pays homage to the evolution of the highway's signage over several decades.
Vintage Sign Styles
The design prominently features three distinct representations of the "85" highway marker, reflecting its historical significance and evolution. These are presented to showcase a bygone era of Texas highway travel.
First, the design incorporates the classic 1920s Texas Outline Sign. This design features a white backdrop bearing the black silhouette of the state of Texas with the bold number "85" centered within the outline. This style is an immediate nod to the origins of the Texas highway system and the initial presence of SH 85 on the Texas road map, representing a time of early motoring.
Next, the shirt showcases the 1930s-1940s Circle-in-Square Style. This design features a bold black "85" inside a white circle, set against a black square, representing the era of transition and road improvement. The inclusion of "TEXAS" underneath, adds clarity and context of origin.
Finally, the design includes the modern, post-1948 Rectangular Style marker, a white rectangle with a black border, featuring the bold number "85". This design represents the enduring presence of the highway in the Texas road network even today.
Symbolism
The design as a whole is a visual journey through time, a testament to the longevity of Texas highways, and to the continuous evolution of road infrastructure within Texas. The different signs speak of the evolution of the state highway system and serves as a conversation piece and a celebration of Texas history.
