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Fri, May 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 437

Hand-Painted Vintage Amusement Park Water Ride Safety Sign

Estimate: $30 - $10,000

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A vintage hand-painted safety sign, likely originating from a mid-20th-century amusement park or fairground water attraction. The rectangular sign is executed on a solid board, appearing to be wood or a dense composite material. The central field is off-white, framed by a thin pink inner border and a wider dark blue outer band. The text is hand-lettered in black paint, primarily utilizing a block-style sans-serif font, with a specific height requirement rendered in a smaller, informal script. The sign reads: MAXIMUM OF 1 ADULT & 1 CHILD Under 42 Inches Tall! In A Raft At One Time! DO NOT EXCEED 300 LBS. PER RAFT. Three pre-drilled mounting holes are visible, located at the top center and the midpoint of each vertical side. The use of imperial units (inches and pounds) suggests a United States origin. There are no identifiable maker marks, signatures, or manufacturer labels present on the face of the item.

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