Vintage 1950s A.E. Nelson Copper & Leather Tooled Creel Evergreen Product Beer drinking soon became an

Beer drinking soon became an artistic endeavor and a status symbol

the celebrated children's book author and illustrator who wrote Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

and illustrations throughout

An American heirloom quality hand forged from one piece of 1/4" thick abrasive resistant steel  (the grade typically used for buckets of bulldozers and  backhoes)

Which is the most legendary hut in the Rockies

Vintage 1950s A.E. Nelson Copper & Leather Tooled Creel Evergreen Product Beer drinking soon became anThis mid century split copper willow creel features saddle leather chain tooling, a harness for cross body carrying, and a zippered pocket for carrying knives and flies.