Late 19th C. G.W. Flavell & Bro. Philadelphia Catalogue of Braces, Pessaries, Elastic Stockings and Much More folk art rattle which begins with two boys

which begins with two boys discovering a giant painting of marching elephants on the wall of a local barn announcing the (pre-Barnum & Bailey) circus coming to town

and a bit of staining on the interior

I think the perfect thing to frame and hang in bathroom to contemplate

You know I love an old carved shoe

full of character and a nice one to stand hovering in a shady corner I think

Late 19th C. G.W. Flavell & Bro. Philadelphia Catalogue of Braces, Pessaries, Elastic Stockings and Much More folk art rattle which begins with two boysI believe this catalog dates to the 1890s or so, produced by G. W. Flavell & Brothers, Philadelphia. Offered for sale are everything from "soft rubber urinals"; to all manner of supporters and trusses for the abdomen, uterus, kidneys, appendix, etc; to crutches, braces, elevator shoes, posture correcting corsets, and much more. A catalog of curiosities. 8 x 5 1 6" , 48 pages. Missing cover, otherwise complete and in good condition, with one loose page