Folk Art Painted PET Can Pierced by Can Opener vintage patterns also known as gum books

also known as gum books

which I have to think was cut down from a longer sign

Good condition with a great patina

I often think in terms of what they might inspire or give rise to

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Folk Art Painted PET Can Pierced by Can Opener vintage patterns also known as gum booksAnother fun one, which definitely, to me at least, begs the question of what possessed someone to make it; perhaps they were quite tired of evaporated milk and it gave great pleasure to pierce this wooden can with and put it on the shelf! The opener pick is a real one, c. 40s 50s, and the version of the can rendered 1960s or so. Perhaps just the right gift for one's favorite dairy farmer, or favorite pet of any sort! Actual can sized, with real pick;