Early 20th c. French Toleware Glove Maker's Store Sign c.1940 Toys Made entirely with draw-tenons

Made entirely with draw-tenons

In 1928 the new brand name was introduced: Artifort

connecting with the drawer above and below it

An original leather covered flask with screw top lid

New Bedford

Early 20th c. French Toleware Glove Maker's Store Sign c.1940 Toys Made entirely with draw-tenonsABOUT An original French glove maker's store sign. Enameled painted metal with gold, stitched seams and a blue frilled cuff and large blue glass stone at the wrist. Shown with life size hand model. CREATOR Unknown. France. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Enameled Painted Tin, Glass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor chipping and light crackling. Repainted top of the thumb. DIMENSIONS H 21. 5 in. W 11. 5 in.