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Here is a Vintage Reading Railway System Cast Metal Note Pad or Calender Holder. Missing the paper, but still pretty cool. I'm not sure of the exact age, but think 40's-50s ? was probably an office item for employee's. 81/4" x 51/4".
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very unique :) love it:)
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I think that this was a desk calendar from 1955. And I also think that this was issued to The Reading's customers.
Ted_Straub,
Thank you for the info. on this, I appreciate it.
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