Late 19th Century P. J. Ruetzel Boot Manufacturer Illustrated Trade Broadside tapper The sign references the cereal's

The sign references the cereal's early health claims

with striking quarter-sawn patterns especially prominent along the paneled sides

This just could have been used to transport many kinds of liquids or beverages

72" W x 12" D x 69

JP - 081925

Late 19th Century P. J. Ruetzel Boot Manufacturer Illustrated Trade Broadside tapper The sign references the cereal'sLarge format illustrated advertising broadside produced for P. J. Ruetzel, manufacturer of boot, shoe, and gaiter uppers, leather, and findings, operating from No. 343 Seventh Avenue, New York. The composition functions as both advertisement and visual catalog, presenting a wide array of footwear styles riding boots, hunting legs, button shoes, gaiters, Blucher shoes, and Congress boots each identified with model numbers and descriptive captions. At