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Iowa 194 1948 (Iowa) (Road Sign) STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Iowa 194 1948 (Iowa) (Road Sign) STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Iowa 194 1948 (Iowa) (Road Sign) Sticker: A Vintage Design

Design Overview

This sticker presents a faithful recreation of the 1948 Iowa Highway 194 route marker. It captures the essence of mid-20th-century Iowa highway design, reflecting a bygone era of simple, effective signage. The design is instantly recognizable to those familiar with Iowa's road history.

Visual Elements

The core of the design is the iconic shield shape, a standard feature for Iowa state highway markers in 1948. This shape provides a clear and distinct visual cue for drivers. The color palette is straightforward: a white background that offers high contrast, ensuring the marker is easily visible against varying environments, and a bold black border that defines the shape sharply. Within the shield, the route number "194" is prominently displayed in black text.

Meaning and Symbolism

The design, while simple, carries significant meaning. It represents the history of transportation in Iowa, specifically the era of paved roads and standardized signage. The route marker itself symbolizes the road network and the connection it provides between communities. The "194" signifies the specific route in Clarinda, Iowa, acting as a visual identifier for a small but vital link connecting Highway 2 to the Clarinda Treatment Center. The sticker, therefore, is a mini-time capsule, evoking the experience of traveling Iowa's highways in 1948.

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Glossy kiss-cut vinyl stickers made for smooth, indoor surfaces — laptops, journals, mirrors, and other finished items. Crisp edges, vivid color, strong hold, and not waterproof.

What “kiss-cut” means: the blade cuts the vinyl layer into the exact shape while leaving the backing liner whole, so pieces separate cleanly and lift off the sheet without tearing. It’s the neatest way to produce shaped stickers and multi-piece sheets.

  • Material: reliable vinyl face with a permanent acrylic adhesive formulated for smooth, non-porous surfaces.
  • Finish: glossy surface that enhances contrast and depth without feeling overly reflective.
  • Printing: eco-solvent inks provide dense color and crisp detail for fine lines and gradients.
  • Use case: intended for indoor environments only — not waterproof. Not recommended for continuous exposure to moisture or dishwashing.
  • Application friendly: easy-peel backing and a liner that releases cleanly to help reduce bubbles and misfeeds during placement.

These stickers perform best on smooth, dust-free surfaces — think laptop lids, sealed notebooks, glass, mirrors, finished shelving and lockers. They’ll stick well where the surface is flat and clean; avoid rough wood, silicone, fabric, and heavily textured paint.

  1. Clean: remove dust and oils with a lint-free cloth. For stubborn grime, use a mild soap and water rinse; let the area dry completely.
  2. Align: peel a corner, position carefully, then press the center down first.
  3. Smooth: work outward from the center with a soft card or a thumb to push air out and ensure the edges set down firmly.

Tip: give the adhesive 24 hours to fully settle before heavy handling. These are not designed for outdoor or wet conditions.

  • Gently dust with a soft, dry cloth, moving from the center outward to avoid scratching the gloss.
  • For light marks, a barely damp microfiber will lift residue — blot, don’t scrub, and dry right away.
  • Avoid bleach, solvents, abrasive pads, and steam; moisture or harsh chemicals can lift edges and fade inks.

Reminder: these stickers are not waterproof. Keep them away from sinks, outdoor exposure, and dishwasher cycles to maintain adhesion and finish.

Sizes are measured across the sticker’s longest side. For example, a 3″ sticker is 3 inches across its largest dimension (height or width, depending on the shape).

The kiss-cut follows the sticker’s outline for a tidy border; complex shapes can show small variances, but the advertised measurement refers to the maximum edge-to-edge length.