Spotted at a shop somewhere in Indonesia, apparently.

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Synth Eastwood writes:

Kevin Freeney (1919-1986) was a sign painter that operated in Dublin from 1930s onwards. Such were his talents, he hand painted over 700 shops, pubs and restaurants throughout the city. Not to mention vehicles, cinema listings and whatever else his great skills could adorn. Kevin’s family recently published over 300 images of his work from Dublin and beyond under the brilliantly named FlickR account A Gentleman of Letters. It’s a real treat to browse through the galleries and see how brilliant and varied Kevin’s work was — his contribution to the city’s identity really was immense.

 

Cinema listings?

Yes, Kevin drew and hand-painted the title of every new release at the Ambassador Cinema at the top of O’Connell Street.

This would have been sometime before the advent of the contemporary ‘rom-com’.

A Gentleman Of Letters (Synth Eastwood)

Thanks Spaghetti Hoop

Tomorrow’s Dubliner magazine with the Evening Herald.

Cover pic: Naomi Gaffey

Thanks PT