Lovely Old Fine Wool Mexican Saltillo Runner insect jewelry after a long day's work

after a   long day's work in February of 1935

This one was made by Stanley and is model number 68

and if it did not house part of Hawthorne's original copy of the novel

12" l x 5" wide x 7/8" thick

Hinges are in great shape and lid closes flush

Lovely Old Fine Wool Mexican Saltillo Runner insect jewelry after a long day's workGorgeous, super rich color on this small handwoven Mexican Saltillo, c. 1920s or so I believe, wool warp on fine cotton weft, with knotted fringe on either end. This one is the right size to use as a table runner, or mat, or to cover cat scratches over the back of the couch! Really lovely. 39" x 19" not including fringe. Overall great, clean condition, with no stains whatsoever that I can see and fringe in perfect shape. There are a few small spots of