U.S. Military–Issued Painted Wood Equipment Crate musician - Thorndike

- Thorndike

The bin separates from its base and is constructed entirely of cast iron

This sign advertises Edgeworth

these products were intended to be more substance over style and meant to be a sensible alternative to other brands of the time (please see attached advertisement scanned from page 30 of the January 1924 edition of Harper's Bazaar)

U.S. Military–Issued Painted Wood Equipment Crate musician - ThorndikeHeavy duty wooden equipment crate constructed with thick plank walls, reinforced corners, and a hinged lift top lid. The exterior retains remnants of dark olive and black military paint, worn through from repeated handling to reveal the underlying wood. Faded stenciling across the front panel suggests U. S. military use, though the lettering is largely illegible from age and overpainting. Rope carry handles are set into solid wooden end blocks, and