all original c. 1940' vintage industrial reinforced stationary factory office or shop stool. fabricated by the pollard brothers, chicago, il. the four-legged base is comprised of heavy gauge steel with original "pollard green" enameled finish. contains both welded and riveted joints for added strength and stability. the round seat is comprised of solid maple wood with manufacturer markings imprinted along the underside. measures18 inches in height. the firm of pollard brothers, organized in 1922, specialized in the manufacture of manual training benches, welded steel bench legs, miscellaneous shop equipment and automotive accessories, the original shop and office were located at 4034 north tripp avenue, chicago, il. henry pollard, formerly superintendent, benjamin electric mfg. co. chicago, and a. r. pollard formerly with the stocker-rumely-wachs co., were the founding partners. henry pollard was in charge of manufacturing and designing and the a.r. pollard handles sales.