Hobo Glyph Interactive Message Board

This partial mesh product was made in 2024. No PBR.
This hobo glyph project began as research into semiotics in architecture and evolved into a passion for preserving a unique form of historical communication. I’m fascinated by how symbols once helped travelers survive and connect.

In the real world, hobo glyphs were left along rail lines to share warnings, kindness, and guidance. Now, you can carry that tradition into Second Life.

How to Use:
Left-click the hitching post to receive the Hobo Code Key (notecard), then left-click the glyph symbol on the post to open a menu and change the displayed symbol to share a message, like safety, kindness, or warning, for future travelers who pass by.

*The notecard is fully readable once received in Second Life. The texture is protected here on the Marketplace for display purposes only.

Perfect for roleplay, railside and historical rail road builds, or anywhere digital nomads, navvies or hobos may gather.

The symbols are hand-drawn and based on historically documented hoboglyphs from the early 20th century. While variations exist, the 20 included designs reflect commonly recognized meanings used by transient workers during the Great Depression era.
The hitching post is original mesh, created in Blender. Total land impact: 2.

Thanks and happy travels,
Ann Forbes
Gandy Dancers