Solar Tip Shoes Antique Victorian Tradecard, c 1881 turned wood antique clothes pin or balls in cages--they show

or balls in cages--they show infinite variety and reflect the skill and personality of their maker

more than a little goofy

“The Lazy Son-in-law

The vase measures 8 5/8" tall x 3 1/2" in diameter

Solar Tip Shoes Antique Victorian Tradecard, c 1881 turned wood antique clothes pin or balls in cages--they showI just love the graphics on this John Mundell & Co antique trade card for its "Solar Tip Shoes" patented in 1878 and at the time this card was produced "now used for more than three years" including by all "eleven hundred students at Girard College, Philadelphia, PA" and delivering "entire satisfaction usually mended twice, often four times, before they are worn out." I'm not quite sure what is "solar" about the tip, but I really love the peekaboo