Quick Loader, Excellent Antique American Can Co. Dusting Powder Squeeze Tin framed quilt square I are pretty sure these

I are pretty sure these are WW era nautical signal flags

with DRILLS carved so perfectly imperfectly into the lid

I am not an expert but am confident it is Native American

thus the lighter edges of the paper

I realized after photographing it (at 2x magnification) that the recesses between feathers need a little scrub

Quick Loader, Excellent Antique American Can Co. Dusting Powder Squeeze Tin framed quilt square I are pretty sure theseThis one is all about the combination of form and graphics and language for me a proud quick loader, ready to squeeze and release! Made by the American Can Co. for dusting powder used for cleaning rifles I believe, with great lettering and what looks like an eye at the center of the label, which marks the spot to press it. Late 19th century. 4 1 2" l x 2 3 4" in diameter x 1 1 8". Good condition, sound and sturdy, with general wear and scattered light