From the former Federal Sign & Signal Photo Dept. in Oakland, Calif.
Image appears courtesy Charlie Stroud, Arrow Sign Co.

A rare photo with the artist holding his artwork. In many cases, these artists had to bang out the artwork in an hour or two. They were incredibly talented.

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Hugh Lok (b. ~1912) was a Chinese/American working as a commercial artist and illustrator in Alameda County, California in mid 20th century.

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From the former Federal Sign & Signal Photo Dept. in Oakland, Calif.
Image appears courtesy Charlie Stroud, Arrow Sign Co.
Photo is dated June 1963 on the back

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Artist Unknown
Image appears courtesy Charlie Stroud, Arrow Sign Oakland

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From the former Federal Sign & Signal Photo Dept. in Oakland, Calif.
Image appears courtesy Charlie Stroud, Arrow Sign Co.
Photo is dated August 1963 on the back

Tags:   vintage art illustration rendering sign signage Federal Federal Sign 1960s California mid-century modern design roadside advertising Wells Fargo bank 1963

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