The sign is NOT cut up into sections. The first photo is simply an edited collage to zoom in on the wording, as it’s difficult to read in a thumbnail due to the sign being very long and not very tall. This is a very rare piece-good luck finding another one. The best part is that it’s a true ORIGINAL sign, especially with so many fakes out there nowadays. Founded in 1901, U. Steel was the first billion dollar corporation and a driving force behind America’s industrial rise. Built by icons like J. Morgan and Andrew Carnegie, the company supplied the steel, coal, and materials that shaped railroads, cities, and wartime production. ORIGINAL US STEEL MINING CO INC PORCELAIN ENAMEL SIGN ON STEEL. 42 inches long by 2.5 inches tall. Has a 3/4 split in between the word steel & mining. Please see photos as they are considered part of the description. We stand behind every item we sell and have been in the antique business since 1971. This piece is GUARANTEED to be ORIGINAL and AUTHENTIC. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied, you’re welcome to return it hassle-free. I focus on original signs and don’t deal in reproduction artificially aged “rare” signs. When one sells, it’s typically the only example you’ll see me offer-not an endless supply of identical “rare” pieces. Add me to your favorite sellers list to stay updated.