Signs of the Times - "Face Mask Required"

 

As 2020 wore on, and COVID-19 became part of our lives, more and more Americans took to wearing face masks to protect themselves and others from the spread of the virus.  Some wearers made the best of it and made fashion statements with these protective coverings.  However, I became more fascinated by the more mundane signs displayed on the doors of stores, restaurants, office buildings and apartment buildings instructing those entering to wear a face mask.  Unlike mass-produced signs purchased from a hardware store that say 'Welcome' or 'Closed', face-mask signs have more personality.  And much like snowflakes, it seems that no two are alike.  Here are some I've seen in Greenwich Village in the past few weeks that got my attention.

 

- HUMOROUS -

 

 

This sign was displayed on the door of The Pleasure Chest.

 

 

 

- THE POLITE APPROACH -

 

 

 

 

 

 

- CIRCLES -

 

 
 

 

 

- NO FRILLS -

 

 

 

 

 

- CLUTTERED -

 

 

 

 

- BI-LINGUAL -

 

 

 

 

- OFFICE BUILDINGS -

 

 

 

- APARTMENT BUILDINGS -

 

 

 

 

 

- RESTAURANTS -

 

 

 

 

- FINALLY ... THE MOST COLORFUL! -