Antique Brass Tabletop Mercantile Display Stand wooden bookcase a painter and illustrator known

a painter and illustrator known for his works featuring American post-war women in a non-stereotypical fashion such as glamourous ladies

and the "CANE WEBBING" section carries two swatches-"1½ Mesh Fine Open" and "Medium Close Woven

(likely) National Brass Iron Works - Dubuque

1967 - page 52

Antique Brass Tabletop Mercantile Display Stand wooden bookcase a painter and illustrator knownA slender brass mercantile display stand designed with a tripod style base and a tall central post topped by a simple horizontal arm. Built for countertop presentation, the stand would have originally held lightweight goods scarves, jewelry, hosiery, small accessories, or price cards elevating them above the surface for maximum visibility. The tripod legs feature small finials and jointed brass hardware, giving the stand a subtle industrial decorative