Large Industrial Receiving Sign holy water Each button corresponds to a

Each button corresponds to a different number or command

when operating

The faces of the drawers also exhibit the same scratching and scuffing of its finish

but it has since been removed

This item was part of the outdoor weather gear for the Northern Illinois University marching band

Large Industrial Receiving Sign holy water Each button corresponds to aTall hand painted metal sign with bold vertical lettering reading "RECEIVING." The sign is painted in black over a silver gray field, with additional red stencil instructions for operating hours at the bottom ("Mon. Fri. 8: 30 Noon 1 PM 4 PM"). The surface shows heavy patina with rust, scratches, and paint loss, all consistent with long term outdoor industrial use. Signs like this were essential wayfinding tools in mid century factories, warehouses,