The picture shows a view of both sides of this Old Medicine Advertising Premium Letter Opener With Celluloid Buttons. This is a metal (probably stainless steel) with two celluloid buttons attached. It is not dated but it is old. One button has a colorful image of a pretty lady and a flower. this side has surface cracking from age. The other side has advertising which reads as follows: COMPLIMENTS OF FAIRCHILD BROS. & FOSTER ESSENCE OF PEPSINE PANOPEPTON PEPTOGENIC MILK POWDER This was made by the Whitehead & Hoag Company. On the metal part above the pretty lady button it reads as follows: W. & H. CO. NEWARK, N.J. There is a loop at the top to hang like a charm on a chain or cord. The letter opener measures 4-3/4'' long. It is in excellent condition with the surface cracking on the one button as mentioned above. |