Black Painted Antique Tramp Art Wall Box milkman 9 3/4" long x 7"

9 3/4" long x 7" tall x 2" wide

I love the triangle formed by the three figures coming together--the outstretched arms of the little girl on one side

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I believe a basket like this would have been made for the transport of goods

Black Painted Antique Tramp Art Wall Box milkman 9 3/4" long x 7"This old black painted tramp art wall box has a few dings, but it's super sweet and useful still for holding matches, keys, and other little odds and ends. I believe it likely dates to the very early 20th century, and is four layers deep on its sides and three on its back, with great spade like shape at center. There is a chip in the wood near the hole for hanging, but the piece is reinforced on the back (see photos) and hangs fine. Otherwise just