What are Rollsigns Anyway? (part 1)

Vintage New York Subway Rollsigns have been used for a few years now as jaw-droppingly bold pieces of art in the home, office, retail space, just about everywhere.

Tall Vintage New York Subway Destination Roll Signs Framed as Art in a Home Office

They even appear in television shows and movies.  Remember Monster-in-Law?

Sadly, most of the vintage NY roll signs are gone. What are they, where did they come from, and where did they all go?

Tall Vintage New York Subway Route Letter Roll Sign Framed as Art in a Home Office

All will be explained fully in an upcoming post.  

Please stay away from the platform edge, your next train will be arriving shortly.