Product Description
Attention: For indoor use only.
- Width: 12 Inches
- Height: 24 Inches
- Material: 24 gauge US steel
- Shipping Weight: 3 lbs.
- Made in: USA
Cherry's Ice Cream Vintage Metal Sign – Retro Ice Cream Parlor and Pin-Up Girl Wall Art
Bring the sweet nostalgia of old-fashioned ice cream parlors, classic soda fountains, and glamorous American pin-up artwork to your walls with the Cherry's Ice Cream Vintage Metal Sign – 12 x 24 Inches. Featuring a beautiful brunette sitting on the edge of an oversized ice cream sundae, this colorful American-made metal sign captures the cheerful atmosphere of vintage ice cream advertising.
Created by talented pin-up artist Ralph Burch, the illustration features a smiling young woman wearing a light-colored cropped blouse, blue denim shorts, and bright yellow earmuffs. She perches playfully on a tall glass sundae dish filled with delicious-looking ice cream and chocolate topping.
Above the illustration, large decorative red lettering announces "CHERRY'S," while a circular advertisement proudly displays the nostalgic price of just 5¢.
Near the bottom, the words "Hand Made" appear in elegant script, followed by bold red "ICE CREAM" lettering.
With its turquoise-blue background, playful illustration, and intentionally aged appearance, this vintage ice cream metal sign makes an attractive addition to a retro kitchen, dining room, breakfast nook, ice cream-themed room, or collection of classic American advertising artwork.
Sweet Nostalgia from the Golden Age of American Ice Cream Parlors
Few places inspire memories of traditional American nostalgia quite like an old-fashioned ice cream parlor.
During the early and middle decades of the twentieth century, neighborhood soda fountains and ice cream shops were popular gathering places for families, friends, and young couples.
These establishments were known for their colorful advertising, inviting counters, milkshakes, ice cream sodas, sundaes, and cheerful atmosphere.
Brightly painted signs and playful advertising illustrations often encouraged customers to enjoy a sweet treat.
The Cherry's Ice Cream Metal Sign captures that nostalgic spirit through a colorful vintage-inspired design featuring a glamorous pin-up girl and an enormous ice cream sundae.
Classic ice cream parlor details include:
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Old-fashioned sundae glass: A traditional tall dessert dish recalls the ice cream treats served at vintage soda fountains.
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Oversized ice cream illustration: Delicious-looking scoops and chocolate topping create a memorable dessert theme.
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Cherry decoration: A bright red cherry adds a colorful finishing touch.
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Five-cent price: The nostalgic 5¢ advertisement reinforces the old-fashioned character.
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Hand Made lettering: Decorative script recalls traditional ice cream shop advertising.
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Turquoise background: Soft aqua coloring creates a cheerful soda fountain atmosphere.
These elements make the sign especially appealing to collectors of vintage food and beverage advertising.
Explore additional nostalgic designs in our Vintage Food and Drink Metal Signs collection.
Beautiful Brunette Pin-Up Girl by Artist Ralph Burch
At the center of this delightful vintage ice cream sign is a glamorous brunette illustrated by pin-up artist Ralph Burch.
Her softly curled brown hair, smiling expression, and playful seated pose bring the charming personality of classic American pin-up artwork to the ice cream parlor theme.
The woman wears a light-colored, short-sleeved cropped blouse paired with fitted blue denim shorts.
Bright yellow earmuffs add a humorous detail, suggesting that sitting inside an enormous ice cream sundae might be a rather chilly experience!
She sits casually on the edge of the tall dessert glass, with her legs extending down the front of the sundae.
Distinctive pin-up girl details include:
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Beautiful brunette hair styled in soft vintage curls.
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A cheerful smile and classic pin-up expression.
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Light-colored cropped blouse with short sleeves.
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Fitted blue denim shorts.
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Bright yellow earmuffs.
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A playful seated pose on an oversized sundae glass.
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Warm illustration colors that contrast with the turquoise background.
The combination of glamorous illustration and lighthearted humor gives this sign an unmistakable retro personality.
Unlike conventional ice cream advertisements featuring only dessert illustrations or product lettering, this design incorporates the timeless charm of classic American pin-up art.
Fans of Ralph Burch's nostalgic illustrations can discover additional designs in our Vintage Pin-Up Girl Metal Signs collection.
A Giant Ice Cream Sundae with Chocolate Topping and a Cherry
One of the most recognizable features of this vintage metal sign is the enormous ice cream sundae beneath the glamorous brunette.
The dessert is displayed in a traditional tall glass dish with a wide bowl, narrow stem, and circular base.
Large scoops of ice cream fill the bowl, with rich dark chocolate topping adding contrast against the lighter dessert colors.
A bright red cherry and decorative stem complete the nostalgic ice cream illustration.
Delicious-looking artwork details include:
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A generously sized ice cream sundae.
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Traditional clear glass dessert dish.
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Multiple light-colored ice cream scoops.
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Rich, dark chocolate topping.
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Bright red cherry decoration.
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Tall glass stem and broad circular base.
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Beautiful pin-up girl perched on the edge.
The towering sundae creates an eye-catching central illustration that stretches nearly the entire height of the sign.
Its exaggerated scale makes the dessert look enormous compared with the model, adding a playful, whimsical quality to the artwork.
Whether displayed in a family kitchen, dining room, breakfast nook, or ice cream-inspired decorating space, the colorful sundae illustration brings a cheerful touch of old-fashioned Americana.
"Cherry's Hand Made Ice Cream" – Authentic-Looking Vintage Advertising Style
The decorative lettering is another important feature of this Ralph Burch illustration.
Across the top, large curved red letters display the name "CHERRY'S."
The lettering features intentionally distressed details, recreating the appearance of an older advertising sign.
A circular turquoise emblem beside the model advertises the remarkable price of 5¢, reinforcing the nostalgic ice cream parlor theme.
Near the bottom, the words "Hand Made" appear in decorative handwritten-style lettering.
Below, oversized red capital letters spell "ICE CREAM."
Together, these elements communicate the complete nostalgic advertising message: Cherry's Hand Made Ice Cream.
Vintage advertising highlights include:
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Curved red Cherry's headline.
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Distressed typography inspired by old-fashioned advertisements.
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Traditional five-cent price emblem.
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Elegant Hand Made script.
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Bold Ice Cream lettering.
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Bright turquoise and red color combination.
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Playful pin-up girl and sundae illustration.
The artwork recalls the colorful signs that once decorated neighborhood soda fountains, dessert shops, and traditional ice cream parlors.
Its cheerful presentation offers a nostalgic reminder of a time when a simple ice cream sundae was a special treat.
Eye-Catching Turquoise Background with Rustic Vintage Details
The Cherry's Ice Cream Metal Sign features a striking turquoise-blue background accented with subtle vertical stripes.
The soft aqua coloring gives the artwork a light, cheerful appearance that complements the warm skin tones of the pin-up girl and the bright red advertising lettering.
Distressed details are visible throughout the design, including weathered lettering and rust-colored corner accents.
The lower section features a darker turquoise band that creates additional contrast behind the large Ice Cream lettering.
Distinctive design characteristics include:
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Tall 12 x 24-inch rectangular shape.
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Bright turquoise and aqua background.
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Subtle vertical stripe pattern.
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Bold distressed red lettering.
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Warm rust-colored decorative corners.
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Colorful Ralph Burch pin-up illustration.
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Oversized traditional ice cream sundae.
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Nostalgic five-cent advertising emblem.
The sign's vertical format emphasizes the height of the sundae glass and creates an attractive composition for narrow wall spaces.
The intentionally distressed design offers the character of an older collectible without requiring an original antique.
Its turquoise coloring also coordinates especially well with retro kitchens, vintage-inspired dining spaces, pastel decor, and nostalgic American diner themes.
Proudly Made in the USA from Durable 24-Gauge American Steel
The Cherry's Ice Cream Vintage Metal Sign is manufactured in the USA using durable 24-gauge American steel.
Unlike conventional paper posters, this decorative sign features sturdy steel construction and a durable printed finish.
The colorful Ralph Burch artwork is reproduced through a dye-sublimation process in which the pigments are bonded to the powder-coated steel surface using heat.
This process helps preserve the details of the pin-up illustration, towering ice cream sundae, decorative lettering, and vintage background.
The sign is also drilled and riveted for convenient wall mounting.
Product features include:
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Proudly made in the USA.
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Crafted from durable 24-gauge American steel.
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Measures 12 inches wide by 24 inches high.
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Features original pin-up artwork by Ralph Burch.
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Beautiful brunette in blue denim shorts and yellow earmuffs.
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Oversized ice cream sundae with chocolate topping.
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Nostalgic Cherry's Ice Cream advertising.
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Decorative 5¢ price emblem.
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Heat-baked dye-sublimated artwork.
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Intentionally distressed vintage styling.
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Drilled and riveted for convenient hanging.
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Recommended for indoor decorative display.
The combination of durable American steel, colorful artwork, and classic advertising styling makes this sign an appealing alternative to ordinary ice cream posters.
Perfect Wall Decor for Retro Kitchens, Dining Rooms, and Ice Cream Lovers
With its cheerful color palette, glamorous pin-up illustration, and delicious-looking sundae artwork, the Cherry's Ice Cream Metal Sign makes an attractive decorative addition to a variety of indoor spaces.
Its vertical design offers plenty of visual impact while remaining suitable for smaller display areas.
Popular display locations include:
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Retro kitchens: Add the cheerful character of a traditional 1950s-inspired soda fountain.
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Breakfast nooks: Complement vintage kitchen accessories and nostalgic food advertisements.
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Dining rooms: Create a playful, old-fashioned dessert theme.
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Ice cream-themed rooms: Celebrate classic sundaes and traditional ice cream parlor decorations.
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Home soda fountain areas: Pair with vintage soda signs, milkshake advertisements, and diner memorabilia.
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Man caves: Add colorful pin-up artwork and nostalgic food advertising.
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Collector rooms: Display alongside other Ralph Burch illustrations and vintage metal signs.
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Family entertainment spaces: Bring a fun, lighthearted reminder of classic American ice cream shops.
The sign also makes a thoughtful gift idea for ice cream lovers, collectors of vintage advertising, fans of classic pin-up artwork, and anyone who enjoys colorful Americana.
Create Your Own Vintage Ice Cream Parlor Wall Collection
The Cherry's Ice Cream Metal Sign looks particularly attractive when displayed alongside other nostalgic dessert signs and classic food advertising.
For customers who love this particular Ralph Burch illustration but prefer a different shape, JackAndFriends.com also offers the Retro Ice Cream Cherries Custom Shape Metal Sign – 13 x 24 Inches.
This custom-cut version features the same beautiful brunette, oversized ice cream sundae, and nostalgic Cherry's advertising theme in a distinctive cut-out silhouette.
Another excellent choice is the Vintage Homemade Ice Cream Metal Sign – 12 x 18 Inches, offering a complementary old-fashioned dessert advertising theme.
Collectors who appreciate traditional ice cream signs may also enjoy the Vintage Ice Cream Metal Sign – 10 x 14 Inches.
For a broader old-fashioned soda fountain atmosphere, consider the Soda Shop Ice Cream & More Metal Sign – 16 x 12 Inches, featuring nostalgic references to malts, shakes, floats, and ice cream.
Together, these signs can create a cheerful wall collection celebrating traditional ice cream parlors, vintage soda fountains, and classic American food advertising.
Bring Home Sweet Ice Cream Nostalgia and Classic Pin-Up Glamour
The Cherry's Ice Cream Vintage Metal Sign – 12 x 24 Inches combines the cheerful personality of an old-fashioned ice cream parlor with the timeless appeal of classic American pin-up artwork.
From the beautiful brunette wearing yellow earmuffs and blue denim shorts to the towering sundae, bright turquoise background, and nostalgic 5¢ price advertisement, every detail contributes to its distinctive appearance.
Featuring artwork by Ralph Burch and proudly made in the USA from durable 24-gauge American steel, this colorful metal sign makes an attractive addition to kitchens, dining rooms, breakfast nooks, home entertainment areas, and collections of vintage advertising.
Bring a little sweetness, nostalgic soda fountain charm, and classic pin-up girl glamour to your walls with this delightful Cherry's Ice Cream Vintage Metal Sign.
