Filled edge-to-edge with hand-painted lettering in black on cream, with maker's name to lower right, the rare sign relates to the revised UK Factories Act, which limited working hours to a maximum of 8 hours per day for 9 to 13 year-olds and 12 hours per day for 13 to 18 year-olds; also requiring children under 13 to receive schooling for two hours per day. Originates from Crewe, Cheshire. 25.5 x 17.5 cm (10 x 7 in). Superficial age wear
