Vintage Workplace "Self Starter" Motivational Sign Vintage canvas tote bag produced in northern Wisconsin

produced in northern Wisconsin

with expected surface wear and minor scuffs consistent with age

This antique wooden unit consists of a single drawer and a shelf

8"W x 10"H

causing light to reflect beautifully through the sides and top of the box

Vintage Workplace "Self Starter" Motivational Sign Vintage canvas tote bag produced in northern WisconsinTin lithographed sign with bold cream block lettering on a cobalt blue field reading: "IF YOU ARE A SELF STARTER THE BOSS WON'T HAVE TO BE A CRANK." A piece of industrial era workplace signage, it reflects the mid century trend of using humor and pointed language to encourage productivity and discipline in factories, shops, and offices. The message combines practical advice with tongue in cheek wit, making it both historically relevant and visually