A. Backus Jr. & Sons Slatted Wooden Rolling Crate

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Very unique and rare vintage Slatted Wooden Crate, 1900-1920s A. Backus Jr. & Sons Detroit Wooden Slat and Metal Industrial Basket Crate Bin, Antique Farmhouse Storage Decor

Originally made at A. Backus Jr. & Sons, Detroit, Michigan. This company patented these containers and also dog crates with gorgeous slat work, c. 1900.  This is a rare and historical piece of Detroit memorabilia.

Absalon Backus Jr (1824-1901) and his sons were manufacturers of dog crates and woven boxes in Detroit, MI. Henry M. Backus patented this dog crate in 1902, patent number 698782, designed for shipping fine dogs and other valuable animals for well-heeled clientele.

31" X 21" X 21"

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