The legs of the easel were made from sliding sections that closed down to about 31 inches when not in use. A metal clamp at the top held onto the canvas so that it wouldn't blow over.
The folding stools had either canvas or perforated wood seats.
Cartoon "Stymied" by Punch cartoonist and Winnie the Pooh illustrator E.H. Shepherd.
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See also Early Sketching Umbrellas
