Bidspirit auction | John Hyde, Hand-painted wooden trade

John Hyde, Hand-painted wooden trade sign, Painted wood, Victorian/Edwardian Era - This is hand-painted wooden trade sign for John Hyde, Surgeon Barber, The sign is constructed from a wooden panel housed within a simple moulded wooden frame. The hand-rendered lettering is finished in shades of orange, gold, and cream against a dark, possibly deep green or black, background. The text features the primary heading SURGEON BARBER with the proprietor's name, JOHN HYDE, displayed within a decorative ribbon banner. Additional text includes Confidential Consultations FOR OFFICERS AND GENTLEMEN, the address 16, BARRACK ST, and references to grooming services such as moustaches. The terminology and address suggest a business catering to military personnel in a garrison town. Dimensions: 35cm x 77cm. Collection only