Vintage vacuum formed plastic sign bus destination blind? RENO

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  1. RRobS

    RRobS Member

    Found this vintage vacuum formed plastic sign that reads RENO, no other manufacturing markings, thought it might have been a tour bus destination blind, don't know what it was used for, does anyone have any idea? Looks like it might be 1950s-60s vintage. Has a flange so it was mounted in a frame, it's somewhat translucent and probably was lighted. Measures 4" X 22"
    reno3.jpg reno2.jpg reno1.jpg
     
  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Does like something designed for a light box. I'm doubtful intended for use by the seeing-impaired.

    Debora
     
  3. RRobS

    RRobS Member

    Sorry for the confusion, of course I'm not referring to sight impaired. In the transportation industry the signs up front on the vehicle indicating the destination are often referred to as "destination blinds". These have been used on buses and trolly cars for years and can still be seen today on most public transportation. Vintage buses often had rolls that could be changed by cranking the roll to the updated stop. I was just wondering if any old timers out there might have an idea of where this piece could have been used. Thank you. bus.jpg
     
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    No, forgive me. I didn't know that expression. Thank you for enlightening me (and so gently.) Always welcome the opportunity to learn something new.

    Debora
     
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  5. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    Thanks. I also didn’t know what a ‘destination blind’ was (and I also had the wrong idea)
     
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