Late 19th C. G.W. Flavell & Bro. Philadelphia Catalogue of Braces, Pessaries, Elastic Stockings and Much More prison art box with visible stitching at all

with visible stitching at all of his seams (reinforced a few times in various places it appears)

incorporates in a contemporary and I think very charming way

which is floating around as a red painted bit inside the frame

5 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 1/4

Late 19th C. G.W. Flavell & Bro. Philadelphia Catalogue of Braces, Pessaries, Elastic Stockings and Much More prison art box with visible stitching at allI believe this catalog dates to the 1890s or so, produced by G. W. Flavell & Brothers, Philadelphia. Offered for sale are everything from "soft rubber urinals"; to all manner of supporters and trusses for the abdomen, uterus, kidneys, appendix, etc; to crutches, braces, elevator shoes, posture correcting corsets, and much more. A catalog of curiosities. 8 x 5 1 6" , 48 pages. Missing cover, otherwise complete and in good condition, with one loose page