The Royal Manufacturing Co, Detroit, c. 1900 Canvas Roll Up for Flatware Salesman Samples with Leather Buckle little boot which is turned wood with

which is turned wood with a a sort of red waxed paper rolled around it

unused postcard reverse

Framed: 11 3/8" x 9 7/16"

This one was once the possession of a young James McFarland

but it was done with such minimal fuss that I think it both gets to Felix's essence while also transcending it

The Royal Manufacturing Co, Detroit, c. 1900 Canvas Roll Up for Flatware Salesman Samples with Leather Buckle little boot which is turned wood withI just thought this was cool and great looking too. It is a canvas roll up with leather strap stamped by The Royal Manufacturing Co, Detroit, MI, which was a late 19th early 20th century producer of mostly silver plated items, including flatware, serving pieces and watch cases. This roll is stamped "Samples" and then what looks to me like "Best" and "Good." It unrolls to reveal two vertical woven cloth straps punctuated by leather mounts, which I am