ink on paper
or setting a potted plant
There is one surface scratch to one side of the aqua cup
and also for a carved boot or shoe (including boot-shaped vesta)
with visible stitching at all of his seams (reinforced a few times in various places it appears)
Late 19th C. G.W. Flavell & Bro. Philadelphia Catalogue of Braces, Pessaries, Elastic Stockings and Much More prison art box ink on paperI believe this catalog dates to the 1890s or so, produced by G. W. Flavell & Brothers, Philadelphia. Offered for sale are everything from "soft rubber urinals"; to all manner of supporters and trusses for the abdomen, uterus, kidneys, appendix, etc; to crutches, braces, elevator shoes, posture correcting corsets, and much more. A catalog of curiosities. 8 x 5 1 6" , 48 pages. Missing cover, otherwise complete and in good condition, with one loose page