There were over 7,000 sets of signs erected in a total of 43 states. Burma Shave signs eventually became a part of nostalgic Americana. As time evolved, the messages began to rhyme, and catchy jingles greeted the passing motorists nationwide. The concept caught on, and signs were subsequently erected along highways across the country as shaving cream sales increased.
Known as Burma Shave signs, they were first erected along two highways near Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1925 to promote a new brushless shaving cream produced by the Burma-Vita Company. During the mid-20th century, drivers across the country were reminded about traffic safety through a unique series of signs that were posted along two-lane roads. We must not only make sure that we are obeying the laws and following Census procedures, but also that we are driving defensively to watch out for what the other driver is doing.
Census is a major task for any Census Field Representative. Maintaining traffic safety while driving for the U.S. BURMA SHAVE SIGNS PROMOTED TRAFFIC SAFETYĪny photos not otherwise credited are from the personal collection of Frank Passic, Albion Historian.
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