Monday, May 31, 2010

Theme Day: Funny Signs

A 230 year old “No playing, no loitering, no standing” sign trying to discourage disorderly presences from the area of the portico of our Chamber of Commerce, then the Royal Customs House.

By Order etc.
It is forbidden for anyone
of any rank and condition
to leave trash, to play games
or to make any loud noise
under and around the Loggia
of this Royal Customs House
under the punishment of capture,
imprisonment and harsh trial,
if disobeying or transgressing etc.
Given by the Criminal Chancery
of the Government of Livorno
21 August 1781


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