For your consideration is this late 1800s oak wood display case manufactured for the Henry L. Hanson company of Worcester, Massachusetts. The front panel has hand painted gold and red-outlined lettering with the manufacturer's name and location. The case opens in the front to a display area lined by blue felt. The back bottom is open and houses an open area for more storage under the blue felt, only accessible from the back. The display case would have showcased taps and dies or some variety of tool produced by Henry Hanson. The Henry L. Hanson company was initially housed in a five-story building at 25 Union Street in Worcester. Built in 1879 by a wealthy merchant, Stephen Salisbury, it was first used by the porter last company before being occupied by Hanson. For 50 years, Hanson made taps and dies there that gained world-wide fame for their quality. They eventually made a variety of hand and power tool accessories under names such as "handy" as well as "ace" and sold these through retail hardware outlets, mass merchants, and automotive and industrial channels. At its height, local companies made machine tools, wire products, power looms, ice skates, and corsets. However, its industrial decline began after World War II. The display case shows good condition overall with wear present from its age and use over the years but no signs of major damage is present. The case measures 12 3/4" L x 17 3/4" W x 8 3/4" H and weighs 9 pounds and 2 ounces.