c. 1930 Cling Surface Leather Belt Salesman Sample tin sign Promotional item for airline supply

Promotional item for airline supply house

including the Chief Palaces

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we know he was a carpenter and a hard-working one at that as evidenced by the wear and tear (we prefer to say character) throughout this rustic piece

the greens fade into the browns seamlessly

c. 1930 Cling Surface Leather Belt Salesman Sample tin sign Promotional item for airline supplyThis salesman sample is believed to have originated pre war and advertises for the Cling Surface company. Founded in 1896 by Albert Barnes Young, Cling Surface manufactured dressings to prevent slippage of power transmission belts. During World War II the company produced dubbing for shoes and other leather products for use in the military. On the sample, you see two weights tied to belts. One of the belts was treated by Cling Surface while the other