One of Life Lessons
by Marcia Lee Jones
Title
One of Life Lessons
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Marcia Lee Jones
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Photograph - Photography
Description
The ancient Egyptians and Romans were known to use signs. In ancient Rome, signboards were usually made from stone or terracotta, and Greeks are known to have used signs also. Many Roman examples are preserved, among them the widely-recognized bush to indicate a tavern, from which is derived the proverb "Good wine needs no bush". In some cases, such as the bush, or the three balls of pawnbrokers, certain signs became identified with certain trades and some of these later evolved into trademarks. Other signs can be grouped according to their various origins. Thus, at an early period, the cross or other sign of a religious character was used to attract Christians, whereas the sign of the sun or the moon would serve the same purpose for pagans.
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Nadine and Bob Johnston
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Robert Bales
What a beautiful presentation and very nicely presented with good composition and light!! v/f/t
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