early 20th century american vintage industrial rolled rim factory office waste basket or trash can manufactured by the northwestern expanded metal co., chicago, il. retains the original, albeit distressed, white enameled surface paint over steel. designed and patented by joseph jantusek. the basket is composed of a single section of sheet metal which is "slitted and expanded" to form a uniform diamond mesh. the flared top with rolled rim or hoop is intact. embossed manufacturer markings on the bottom. measures approximately 16 x 17 inches in height. several other variations available in stock.