Colonial+America

COLONIAL SIGNS

Signs were important in Colonial Times because they advertised your trade. Go to this [|site] from the Colonial Williamsburg page to see what a colonial sign might look like. Create a sign for your trade. Keep in mind that some people in eighteenth century colonial America could not read or write. They relied on bold graphics and images in order to find what they needed.

Make sure your sign has the following elements:
 * A drawing representative of your trade
 * Minimal use of words - words should be written in calligraphy - this can be done by hand or by using the computer.

You will sketch your design in pencil first and then color your sign.

Use these two sites to help you with your research:

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