Pennsylvania German "Hex signs" are an intriguing example of folk art with a long history.

This is the "Luck of the Irish" design and is centered around the traditional Irish symbol for good luck, the shamrock. It features two Irish "Distelfinks" (birds) which add double luck to this sign. The trio of tulips represent hope, faith and charity. The outer scalloped circle represents smooth sailing throughout life.

This is an interesting example of the mixing of colonial German and Irish traditions found in the southeastern Pennsylvania area better known as the "Penn Dutch Country".