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Old Posted Feb 3, 2013, 5:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Wig-Wag View Post
It appears that the designer was a resident of Pasadena. See the text associated with the patent drawing here:

http://vintage-reprints.com/catalog/...344-49344.html

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Jack
I like that in the patent, the phrase "Ornamental design for a traffic signal" is used. I like that people back then took the time to make something as utilitarian as a traffic signal, look aesthetically pleasing/interesting as well.
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