The Diamond Dyes 45 Color Sample Swatch Card, Wells, Richardson & Co Vermont, c. 1910s shelf with drawer Based on the checkers inside

Based on the checkers inside

and divided them into 5 sets of 8

and the lovely shiny black painted handle--what makes this one really special is the engraved silver ring just below the handle

and I have never seen

One hole at top center and another at top right for hanging

The Diamond Dyes 45 Color Sample Swatch Card, Wells, Richardson & Co Vermont, c. 1910s shelf with drawer Based on the checkers insideJust so pretty, I can't resist these when I come across them, which is pretty rarely. Forty five dyed fabric swatches, some cotton and some wool it appears, with excellent names under each for other colors each dye could be used to make: fawn, peacock, canary, sandal, cerise, prune, etc. Plus a great little pointing hand at bottom left and "directions for odd colors" on reverse. Early 20th century, and I think very frame worthy, though made with a