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Item SpecificsCharacter: Primitive PeteFranchise: Disney / General MotorsType: Wooden Wall Sign / Cutout PlaqueEra/Year: Vintage (Circa 1950s–1970s)
Material: Masonite Wood, PaintProduction Technique: Hand-Painted / Folk ArtItem DescriptionVintage Hand-Painted Wooden "Primitive Pete" Cutout Sign – Classic Disney & General Motors Safety MascotUp for sale is a fantastic piece of mid-century garage folk art featuring Primitive Pete, the iconic caveman mascot from the classic 1946 Walt Disney educational short film, The ABC of Hand Tools (produced for General Motors).
This hand-painted wooden plaque captures Pete in his classic prehistoric outfit, proudly sporting his ironic catchphrase "ME FIX EM!" painted right on his bicep. These cutouts were highly popular mid-century projects for school shop classes, auto garages, and industrial workspaces to remind workers not to misuse their tools.
Authentic Vintage Appeal: Features gorgeous, genuine aging and light surface wear that gives it excellent mid-century character and patina.Hand-Crafted Details: Completely hand-painted on wood, making it a unique piece of Americana/folk art.Perfect Decor: Ideal for display in a garage, workshop, man cave, or as a unique addition to a Disneyana, automobilia, or vintage tool collection.
