Railroad Workers, Beautiful Antique RPPC antique potholder which somehow me think of

which somehow me think of Duchamp's Étant donnés

1820s-30s) and rare one--one of a number made  featuring Franklin's Maxims

I find especially beautiful and really quite powerful

the hardcover book features Illustrations taken from artwork of Japanese painter Sesshu (1420-1506) and comes in a matching slipcase--really lovely packaging in perfect harmony with the content of the book itself

The firm grew to 70 stores by 1878

Railroad Workers, Beautiful Antique RPPC antique potholder which somehow me think ofFound in Pennsylvania, perhaps all of these men were workers on the Pennsylvania railroad, also known as the "Pennsy." Every face in clear focus, and every man clearly accustomed to long, hard, taxing physical labor. Striking and moving down to every detail. 5 1 2" x 3 1 2", very good condition, unusual postcard back, early 20th c.