original early 20th century hand-painted folded and pressed galvanized steel double-sided exterior shoe repair shopfront sign. the polychrome enameled finish has a nicely aged, allover crazed finish consistent with age. the sign's rigidity is reinforced with a soldered joint folded steel edging. two weathered steel and brass brackets are riveted tightly to the top edge of the trade sign. philadelphia origin. signmaker unknown. measures 18 x 6 inches.