Grinding Done Here 1907 Drawn Postcard handmade mannequin The four little pedestal legs

The four little pedestal legs upon which the tub rests are pretty great too

dating to 1828

etc) to articles with titles such as “Antique Earrings and Fibulae

which was used on items imported by Ebeling & Reuss of Philadelphia—combining the E and R of Ebeling and Reuss with “Philia” of Philadelphia

6 1/2" long x 3 1/2" deep x 4" tall

Grinding Done Here 1907 Drawn Postcard handmade mannequin The four little pedestal legsI not sure if this would be a cutler, or a tool maker, sharpening what looks like a knife but perhaps is some other tool on this grinding wheel but I sure love the image of him! And what a diligent, patient grinder he looks to be, and pretty great in his overalls and striped shirt with rolled up sleeves. I thought this one might make a nice gift for anyone doing a good job persevering through the daily grind, though all the better if literally so!