Virginia 170 1980 (Virginia) (Road Sign) T-Shirt

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Virginia 170 1980 (Road Sign) T-Shirt

This t-shirt showcases the iconic 1980s design of the Virginia Route 170 road sign. It's a bold and clean representation of a specific era in American highway signage, a visual echo of a bygone motoring experience.

Design Elements

The artwork centers on the "circle-in-rectangle" style that Virginia adopted in the late 1960s and maintained through the 1980s. A pristine white circle, perfectly centered, stands out against a stark black background, forming a distinct square or rectangular shape. Inside this white circle, the bold, black numerals "170" are prominently displayed, communicating the route number with immediate clarity.

Meaning and Symbolism

The design represents a significant shift in Virginia's road sign aesthetics. It signifies the complete transition from the earlier state-shaped cutouts to the modern, standardized system. The clean, simple geometry, with its high-contrast color scheme of black on white, embodies the efficiency and straightforwardness of modern road navigation. The absence of the "VIRGINIA" wordmark also subtly reinforces the route's designation, understood by drivers within the state.

This visual is a testament to the evolution of highway infrastructure, a time capsule of a specific moment in Virginia's history, representing the connection to the route itself, and the journey it facilitates.

Specifications

SKU
6865687d5cacbb7eaf01f650
Condition
New
Material
Solid colors: 100% cotton. Heather/Tweed/Russet: 50% cotton, 50% polyester. Sport Grey/Antique: 90% cotton, 10% polyester.
Production
Printed using Direct-to-Garment (DTG) technology for vibrant, lasting designs.
Origin
Printed in the USA on imported garments (Nicaragua).
Shipping
FREE Shipping to the USA. Orders ship in 2–3 business days. 30-Day hassle-free returns. International Shipping is calculated at Checkout.

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