Lot of Fifteen Small Hand-painted Cardboard General Store Signs antique toy in what I believe is

in what I believe is a late 19th c brass edged and backed standing frame

There is a small loop at the top point on reverse for hanging

with pencil drawn lace and details

6 1/4" tall

This one mourns not one but two children

Lot of Fifteen Small Hand-painted Cardboard General Store Signs antique toy in what I believe isA super sweet and cheerful set of hand painted, scrap cardboard hardware store signs, c. 1940s or so, I believe. How much happier a trip to the store would be if there were tags like this hanging everywhere. Of a different era, when hardware stores felt like wonderlands. Set of 15, each approx 5" x 2 9 16". With a nice array of backs to the cardboard too. Minor paint loss around the edges on a couple; overall very good condition with terrific color.