Virginia 173 1924 (Virginia) (Road Sign) T-Shirt

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Virginia 173 1924 (Virginia) (Road Sign) T-Shirt: Design Description

This t-shirt design features a faithful reproduction of the original Virginia Route 173 road sign from 1924. The artwork captures the stark simplicity of the earliest state highway signage in Virginia.

Visual Elements

The design presents a rectangular shape, filled with a clean white background. Centered on this background are two primary elements rendered in black: the route number “173” in bold, sans-serif numerals and the word "VIRGINIA" positioned either above or below the number.

Meaning and Symbolism

The sign's design represents the nascent era of Virginia's state highway system. It symbolizes a period of basic functionality and the beginning of organized road travel. The absence of a shield, circle, or border reinforces the utilitarian approach of the time. The black and white palette represents simplicity and clarity on the roads.

More than just a marker, this design evokes a sense of history. It offers a glimpse into a time when road travel was becoming systematized. It represents the commonwealth's first attempts at highway standardization.

Specifications

SKU
686568e171d0c478920b512b
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
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