19th Century Cast Iron Fluting Iron by J. D. Osborne frame 4" W x 5" D

4" W x 5" D x 23

Vintage framed cardboard sign advertising for Yellow Cab Co

The dome top is affixed to an ornate Art Nouveau-inspired base comprised of organic leaf-inspired openwork

but the paint is stable and structurally sound

19th Century Cast Iron Fluting Iron by J. D. Osborne frame 4" W x 5" Dc. 1890s; J. D. Osborne & Co. Newark, NJ Heavy cast iron fluting iron featuring dual roller cylinders operated by a hand crank with turned wooden grip. This early household appliance was designed to pleat and crimp fabric most often collars, cuffs, and decorative linens by running dampened cloth through the heated rollers. The sturdy cast frame bears embossed lettering and retains areas of original japanned finish. Produced by J. D. Osborne & Co., a