The Royal Manufacturing Co, Detroit, c. 1900 Canvas Roll Up for Flatware Salesman Samples with Leather Buckle train drawing I purchased this one from

I purchased this one from the estate of an artist/collector/dealer/activist near me

They also make me think of friendship

1920s British "Optical Illusion" cigarette cards several months ago

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The Royal Manufacturing Co, Detroit, c. 1900 Canvas Roll Up for Flatware Salesman Samples with Leather Buckle train drawing I purchased this one fromI 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