Grinding Done Here 1907 Drawn Postcard handmade mannequin I am guessing it dates

I am guessing it dates from the 30s

is just lovely

6 1/2" long x 3 1/2" deep x 4" tall

which was used on items imported by Ebeling & Reuss of Philadelphia—combining the E and R of Ebeling and Reuss with “Philia” of Philadelphia

etc) to articles with titles such as “Antique Earrings and Fibulae

Grinding Done Here 1907 Drawn Postcard handmade mannequin I am guessing it datesI not sure if this would be a cutler, or a tool maker, sharpening what looks like a knife but perhaps is some other tool on this grinding wheel but I sure love the image of him! And what a diligent, patient grinder he looks to be, and pretty great in his overalls and striped shirt with rolled up sleeves. I thought this one might make a nice gift for anyone doing a good job persevering through the daily grind, though all the better if literally so!