Photograph album relating to Claude Singleton's Wellington signwriting business

An album of photographs, and ephemera, of circa 1930s, relating to Claude Singleton's Wellington signwriting business - 'Singleton Signs Ltd'. The album appears to have been compiled by the business in circa 1930s, probably by Singleton himself. Photographers are unidentified.

The album mainly contains photographs of signs, produced by the company. These include wallboard signs, cut-outs, posters, hoardings, iron signs, calico signs, window displays, roadside signs, wall signs, and truck and van displays. Many are photographed in situ and some are photographed in the studio or workroom. Also, an exterior shot of the Singleton Signs studio in Newtown and interior shots of Tory Street studio. Also shots of signs being worked on in the studio or workroom, road-side signs being erected, men wearing sandwich board signs, and street views with exteriors of some buildings shown.

Also contains photographs of exhibition stands at the 'Winter Show', including images of automobiles, motorcycles, and fridges.

Also included is one image of an unidentified bridge and river

Glued into the album are letters of recommendation, examples of letterhead for the business, and leaflets advertising the business.

Captions for some images supply the dimensions, locations, or clients, for specific signs.

Three images that were loose within this album were removed to PAColl-10312

Quantity: 1 album(s).

Physical Description: Photograph album 18 x 30 cm black cover with 'Singleton Signs' handwritten on front. The black pages have some borders and decorations in grey