Early 20th Century Military Ball Banner cobra Stolze Lumber Co

Stolze Lumber Co

Exhibits minor signs of wear including some tarnish and chips in the nickel plating

though most of its products can only be found in the western states

The WEC's covers have split from the binding and there are dog-eared pages

The smaller mallet has a diameter of 1

Early 20th Century Military Ball Banner cobra Stolze Lumber Coc. 1900s Framed linen banner welcoming Army and Navy soldiers and officers. Banners such as this were used to welcome guests to military balls. On one such occasion, they were used to decorate a soiree for those who worked on the USS Illinois. From the December 21, 1901 issue of United States Army and Navy Journal and Gazette, p. 402: "Officers of the USS Illinois on Dec 12 attended as guests a special soiree at the French Opera House New Orleans, LA