T. Cohn Co. c.1940s Tin Litho Noisemaker with Clowns and Dancers panamanian When I first saw this

When I first saw this piece I immediately thought of Australian Aboriginal paintings with their stunning dot patterns

and very small dings here and there

too--and a good sized one at 70 1/2" x 40 1/4" (so almost 6 x  3 1/2 feet)

another around the lip of the lid

it is uncertain exactly the purpose they served

T. Cohn Co. c.1940s Tin Litho Noisemaker with Clowns and Dancers panamanian When I first saw thisI love the graphics on this old T. Cohn Company tin litho noisemaker, with three dancing clowns in ballooning pants on one side, and dancing couples in formal dress on the other. A great rattle to have in hand on New Year's Eve, but fun for any occasion! Drum measures 2 1 4" in diameter and x 3 1 4" long. 5" tall handle to top. In great vintage condition.