Friday, November 19, 2010

More Hygieia

Bowl of Hygieia, via Santa Giulia, LivornoAfter my first post about the Bowl of Hygieia I keep seeing this symbol everywhere: on a pharmacy window in “Via Santa Giulia”.Bowl of Hygieia, via Ricasoli, LivornoI have even found a Hygieian door handle in “Via Ricasoli”...Bowl of Hygieia, via Grande, Livorno... and a “Since 1895” sign in “Via Grande”.

See also: Bowl of Hygieia - Caduceus

17 comments:

Michelle said...

I find this so historical and artistic. We don't really have this in the states.

Luis Gomez said...

This is really cool! I like your post very much VP.

Anonymous said...

Impressive finds indeed. May you enjoy a healthy Friday.


daily athens

Randy said...

I agree with Farmchick. We never do see that much around here.

Small City Scenes said...

I guess we had better be clean. MB

cieldequimper said...

Well you're bound to see them everywhere! I like the door handle.

Dina said...

Don't you love how that happens?! It's like when you learn a new word, suddenly you start seeing and hearing it everywhere.

That door handle is really something!

Traveling Hawk said...

I do like very much those old pharms! From time to time I've also discovered some, like in Prague or Lisbon. We have one or two in my town too but perhaps not so old. Now you made me courious and I will check this out:)

Anonymous said...

It is amazing how many different examples of this theme you have found. Perhaps this could be a theme day theme. Surely the hygieia is everywhere (that's a LOT of vowels)!

Cezar and Léia said...

The second one is so beautiful and stylish!
I'm curious about the signs here, I need to pay attention about it...beautiful pictures and signs there! :)
Léia

Unknown said...

Another great set of this beautiful symbol shots.

Halcyon said...

It's funny how you notice something once and then you see it everywhere!

Francisca said...

I like them all too, but that door handle, bravo!

joo said...

Of course door handle is my favourite:)

VP said...

@ Dina - You are right, we see things with different eyes when we know something more about their meaning.

Dina said...

Thank God for eyes and ears.

Gunn said...

Beautiful, and I too liked the door handle.