Antique Shannon Arch Filing Clipboard by Yawman & Erbe philco similar to the Cross Barby

similar to the Cross Barby

and possible repair

This piece features articulated joints and an interior mirrored shade used to increase luminance without a higher-powered bulb

The sign is of thick wooden construction

5" dia and 3" D

Antique Shannon Arch Filing Clipboard by Yawman & Erbe philco similar to the Cross Barbyc. 1910s 1920s; Yawman & Erbe Mfg. Co. Rochester, NY Early office filing clipboard featuring a cast iron Shannon Arch clamp with original paper form attached, manufactured by Yawman & Erbe Mfg. Co., makers of "Y & E" office filing systems. The Shannon Arch design was a patented system developed to securely compress and hold documents, widely used in offices and government institutions during the early 20th century. The cast iron clamp retains strong