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100 1 _aChristy, Miller,
_d1861-1928
245 1 4 _aThe Trade Signs of Essex :
_bA popular account of the origin and meanings of the public houses & other signs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-04-28
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Trade Signs of Essex" by Miller Christy is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the origin and meanings of the public house and other signs once commonly found in Essex. Christy meticulously compiles a detailed examination of over 600 distinct signs, linking their significance to local history, trade, and heraldry, providing a unique glimpse into the cultural heritage of the region. At the start of the text, the author introduces the topic by discussing the historical context in which signs became essential for distinguishing businesses, particularly during times when literacy was low. He highlights the connection between the art of heraldry and trade signs, emphasizing their relevance in understanding past customs. Discussing the decline of pictorial signs today, Christy sets the stage for an exploration of the diverse types of signs in Essex, explaining their meanings and origins while expressing a desire for readers to appreciate the historical significance these signs hold in representing the county's legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSigns and signboards -- England -- Essex
653 _aHotels -- England -- Essex
653 _aEssex (England) -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51885
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