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SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC TRANSIT ROUTE SCROLL ANTIQUE / VINTAGE ART - $2,000 (La Quinta)
condition:
good
size / dimensions:
258" x 24"
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From a private collection and purchased at auction years ago, this scroll is unique and something that is popular being reproduced as amazing urban wall art, but this is an original scroll 258 inches tall from the 1920-1930's printed on a black coated fabric in very good condition considering its age. It has just enough patina to let people see it is the real deal but it's not falling apart.
Having lived and worked in San Francisco for many years I found this scroll very artful and something I wanted to preserve and display. As I purchased when living in another state and had a place to display, now it lives a lonely life rolled up in an AC controlled closet.
Today, my intent was to convert into 4 to 8 professionally framed pieces of artwork using an elevated float mount with preservation glass. I know these would sell for a lot of money, but I don’t have the energy to do this so passing the opportunity on to someone who understands the potential.
Selling for about what I paid, less the years that have passed. Cash only please unless otherwise agreed to.
Dimensions: 258" x 24" (21.5 feet tall 2 feet wide)
Vintage route scrolls, also known as destination blinds or tram scrolls, are a type of signage used in public transportation systems, particularly buses and trolleys, before the widespread adoption of electronic displays. These scrolls, typically made of mylar-backed material, displayed the route name, destination, and sometimes intermediate stops. They are now sought-after collectibles and decorative items, often used as unique wall art or part of industrial-themed decor.
Key Characteristics:
• Material: Primarily made of mylar-backed material, sometimes linen, that could be rolled and unrolled to change the displayed information.
• Purpose: To indicate the route, destination, and/or intermediate stops for public transportation vehicles like buses and trolleys.
• Historical Significance: Used in transit systems before the widespread use of electronic signage, dating back to the mid-20th century.
• Decorative Use: Vintage bus scrolls have become popular as wall art, adding a retro or industrial aesthetic to spaces.
• Customization: Many sellers offer custom-made scrolls with personalized text, allowing buyers to recreate their favorite routes or destinations.