This is a collection of hand-sketched retail signs, promotional graphics, and shopping bags. There are nine in total. Each has the word SALE on it in capital letters. The letters are 3D in appearance, as are the graphics themselves. Some drawings are of arrows, pointing in various directions. One is a speech bubble, and another is a tag with string hanging from one end. There is a sign nailed to a pole and a paper bag with looped handles. The most extravagant drawings are jagged, starburst shapes, like something from a comic book, making the word SALE appear more impactful.

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