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Hobo Code Doormats - Well-Guarded House

Hobo Code Doormats - Well-Guarded House

$19.95 $9.98
Item #: HU5031
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EXCLUSIVE!  From the late 1800s through the Great Depression, hobos rode the rails, finding work and moving on. They developed a vocabulary of simple symbols--the Hobo Code--to keep each other safe, carving or chalking ... More

EXCLUSIVE!  From the late 1800s through the Great Depression, hobos rode the rails, finding work and moving on. They developed a vocabulary of simple symbols--the Hobo Code--to keep each other safe, carving or chalking them on trees, fence posts and rail cars. A cat meant "Kind-Hearted Woman," likely to give a poor traveler a meal. A house with a bar over the door meant "Well-Guarded House." Zigzag lines meant "Barking Dog," and a circle with arrows through it meant "Hit the Road." Mats are easy-care, durable 100% olefin, made in USA. 27" x 18". Story card included. To clean, hose down. No rush delivery or gift box.

3 Reviews
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HAROLD M.
Verified Buyer
2.0 star rating
07/16/21
hobo rug
Review by HAROLD M. on 07/16/21 review stating hobo rug
i thought the design was woven into the rug, appears as though it were silk screened i imagine it will wear quickly
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VAL W.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
10/04/17
Hobo Doormat is AWESOME!
Review by VAL W. on 10/04/17 review stating Hobo Doormat is AWESOME!
I gave this as a gift to some folks whos house I was watching. Clever and cute and they love it. The best part is the tag explaining about hobo signs.
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SUSAN H.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
07/24/17
Inside doormat
Review by SUSAN H. on 07/24/17 review stating Inside doormat
Placed at the door from the garden Works great

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SUSAN H. reviewed Hobo Code Doormats - Well-Guarded House
5 star rating
Inside doormat
Review by SUSAN H. review stating Inside doormat
Placed at the door from the garden Works great
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VAL W. reviewed Hobo Code Doormats - Well-Guarded House
5 star rating
Hobo Doormat is AWESOME!
Review by VAL W. review stating Hobo Doormat is AWESOME!
I gave this as a gift to some folks whos house I was watching. Clever and cute and they love it. The best part is the tag explaining about hobo signs.
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