Vintage 5 Cents Painted Plywood Carnival Sign workd war 2 mounted on a wooden roller

mounted on a wooden roller with wire handle

The proportions of everything

and what I'd guess are composition shoes

Perhaps he once wore outer garments--fur parka and pants--but the stitching together of the soft hide pieces is so incredibly beautiful who would ever want to cover them up

I am not certain if OV signifies the initials of the artist or something else

Vintage 5 Cents Painted Plywood Carnival Sign workd war 2 mounted on a wooden rollerI'd guess this sign advertised the cost of a ring toss or knock down game at a carnival, and it's certainly got a very Coney Island seaside boardwalk sort of flavor to me with this lush and juicy red "5" against white ground. With its old hanging rope still attached, too. Nice. 13" x 9 3 8" and in great vintage condition, 1940s or so, I'd guess. General wear, all to the good, with black painted flip side.