Quick Loader, Excellent Antique American Can Co. Dusting Powder Squeeze Tin house on mill which is informational--as well as

which is informational--as well as amusing--on many levels

with some loss of white paint particularly along the edges of the figures and fading of the black details of the faces particularly on one side

which has a bit of a circus/carnivalesque feel

Once part of a larger quilt I assume

with some nice blushing and veins in the marble showing through

Quick Loader, Excellent Antique American Can Co. Dusting Powder Squeeze Tin house on mill which is informational--as well asThis one is all about the combination of form and graphics and language for me a proud quick loader, ready to squeeze and release! Made by the American Can Co. for dusting powder used for cleaning rifles I believe, with great lettering and what looks like an eye at the center of the label, which marks the spot to press it. Late 19th century. 4 1 2" l x 2 3 4" in diameter x 1 1 8". Good condition, sound and sturdy, with general wear and scattered light