Distler, Germany 1920s Tin Litho Harold Lloyd Scissor Toy tiny wooden shovel ) off those clothes than

) off those clothes than one of those cheap plastic rollers that invariably fall apart and always exasperate me

who I have to think was a bit of an eccentric

I'd guess it was one of a stash Ella kept handy to dash off as needed

toiletries or office supplies

with a wool weft and cotton warp

Distler, Germany 1920s Tin Litho Harold Lloyd Scissor Toy tiny wooden shovel ) off those clothes thanWith a little research I found an exact match of this guy on First Dibs (listed by a Belgian seller at $450) ridiculous, but useful, as we now know this fun tin litho scissor man was made by the German toy company Distler (whose antique tin toys do indeed fetch high prices), and that he represents Harold Lloyd, the American silent movie comic star, known as one of the most influential film comedians of the silent film era alongside Charlie Chaplin and