Black Painted Antique Tramp Art Wall Box milkman when viewed from the underside

when viewed from the underside

My heart starts racing when I spot a really special brush or broom like this one

I believe a basket like this would have been made for the transport of goods

matched absolutely perfectly with a body stitched together from three different striped cotton fabrics

Dimensions: 9 1/4" inches in diameter

Black Painted Antique Tramp Art Wall Box milkman when viewed from the undersideThis old black painted tramp art wall box has a few dings, but it's super sweet and useful still for holding matches, keys, and other little odds and ends. I believe it likely dates to the very early 20th century, and is four layers deep on its sides and three on its back, with great spade like shape at center. There is a chip in the wood near the hole for hanging, but the piece is reinforced on the back (see photos) and hangs fine. Otherwise just