Brass Vintage Adjustable Standing Magnifying Glass laundry I can almost hear him

I can almost hear him chatting away

the other a rich brown and putty colored--that follow the contours of their making

The chest measures 10 7/8” wide x 8 1/8” x 9 3/4” tall

graphic quality of this vintage woven textile

located in an old cotton mill in North Adams

Brass Vintage Adjustable Standing Magnifying Glass laundry I can almost hear himI found this standing magnifying glass buried deep in the basement at the estate sale of an avid collector (approaching hoarder) especially of Victoriana. I don't think it's especially old, but I can just picture him sitting at his work table using it to examine and perhaps tinker old watches, stamps, toys and much beyond. It's a useful one, with screws at three different points for precisely adjusting the height and angle of the lens, all of which