John L. Lewis: A Biography - Paperback – June 1, 1986

John L. Lewis: A Biography - Paperback – June 1, 1986

This book John L. Lewis: A Biography by Melvyn Dubofsky and Warren Van Tine has an impressively illustrated cover and is in near fine condition with a moderate crease at the upper front corner. It is 6" wide x 9" high x 7/8" thick, has 387 pages,4 Sections, 21 Chapters. There is a neat small signature next to the spine on the front free-endpaper.

The story of John L. Lewis can be likened to a prism that refracts and magnifies The history of the American Nation and its workers in the 20th Century. John Llewellyn Lewis (February 12, 1880 – June 11, 1969) was an American leader of organized labor who served as president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMW) from 1920 to 1960. A major player in the history of coal mining, he was the driving force behind the founding of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), which established the United Steel Workers of America and helped organize millions of other industrial workers in the 1930's. This very special book tells the story of his life, events, and accomplishments in great detail.

Minihaha and Haiwatha Match Holders--Native American Sculptures

Minihaha and Haiwatha Match Holders--Native American Sculptures



These two wonderful old Match Holders depicting Minihaha and Hiawatha were made by Artist and Sculptor, F. C. Nedderhut of St. Louis, Mo. The facial characteristics and detail are exceptional. The colors are rich and strong. The hole for the matches is in the top of the Headdress. It is 1" diameter (round) and 1 1/4" deep. Each piece has a strong embedded wire hanger in the top for  hanging them on the wall. Both Match Holders have the Sculptors Name, City and Date incised on the back. They appear to be made of hard cast ceramic and Plaster of Paris. Minihaha is dated 1901 and Hiawatha is dated 1902.

Pewter Castor/Cruet Stand with 4 etched & clear glass bottles

Pewter Castor/Cruet Stand with 4 etched & clear glass bottles



Offered is this Pewter Castor/Cruet Stand holding 4 etched & clear glass condiment bottles with glass finial stoppers.The stand is 9 3/4" tall to the top of the of the handle which has a nicely molded floral design. This is a complete original set and all 4 bottles have the same size & bottom section design; each bottle has a different neck design; each bottle has a different stopper pattern & design; two bottles are clear with no etching and the other two each have a different etched pattern. Three bottles are 8 1/2" tall and one is 8" tall. The shorter one being for oil. This is a unique and beautiful Set in excellent condition with no damage or repairs.

Vintage Glass Chicken--Wild Bird Waterer by Anderson Box Co.

Vintage Glass Chicken--Wild Bird Waterer by Anderson Box Co.



Vintage Glass Chicken--Wild Bird Waterer by Anderson Box Co. Offered is this Vintage Glass Chicken--Wild Bird Waterer by Anderson Box Co. The bottom glass dish is 9" in diameter and about 2" high. It is made of very heavy glass and is marked on the bottom .....ANDERSON BOX CO. , Indpls., Ind., NO. 540, For No. 1541 and No. 1542, Patt. Applied for. It has 2 small chips on the bottom rim where it touches the floor, no cracks or discolorations. It has an attractive ribbed pattern completely around the outer face. The glass jar is 13" high and 8 1/2" across at the widest point. It is unmarked. It has a pattern of rectanglar panels covering the vertical sides and is threaded at the open end. It is in excellent condition with 2 small flakes off the outside of the threads. This is probably a replacement jar and holds much more water than the original probably did. It fits on the bottom dish perfectly and sits straight and secure. The jar holds about 4 gallons of water and fills the dish to the right level and holds the water in the jar with no seepage. This is a great large poultry waterer or wild bird waterer and you don't have to fill it every day.