19th Century Embossed Advertising Relief for J. H. Long Monument Works vintage comics the stories ranged from books

the stories ranged from books to poetry

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who would later become an established name in vacuum cleaners

MM - 102723 - 6055

The central column features boldly turned oak segments with lathe-ridged shaping

19th Century Embossed Advertising Relief for J. H. Long Monument Works vintage comics the stories ranged from booksc. 1890s; James H. Long Monument Works Algona, Iowa Embossed pictorial advertising panel produced for J. H. Long Monument Works, featuring a richly detailed pastoral scene rendered in raised relief. The composition shows children at play in a landscaped setting with classical architectural elements in the background, framed by an ornamental border and original dark painted wood frame with gilt inner liner. The imagery sentimental, idealized, and