Vintage advertising signs have become cherished collectibles that offer a unique glimpse into the past. These items are more than just relics — for collectors, they’re a slice of mid-century ...

The exhibit draws from some 1,500 Margolies slides acquired by the museum in 2014: In addition to prints of retro signs and buildings, it includes vintage pennants, road maps, do-not-disturb signs ...

Does the gradient background feel overdone? How about changing things up with a pattern based on vintage wallpaper? Check out this background pattern designer. You can change the image, its scale ...

The signs I’m drawn to most are along US 2—they are amazing and have not given in to the vinyl or plastic of this era. I love those that are routed with retro fonts.