Repurposed WWII Military First Aid Storage Suitcase Table w/ Sewing Machine Base & Yardsticks

I created this custom table with a vintage WWII suitcase, a vintage New Companion sewing machine iron base and yardsticks. I painted on the custom "first aid" artwork on top to give it the theme. You can see a full description of the project and process via the jump link.
Repurposed WWII Military First Aid Storage Suitcase Table w/ Sewing Machine Base & Yardsticks
I cleaned the vintage metal base and gave it several coats of fire engine red paint. I then hand painted the white lettering.
On the interior, I installed a subfloor to mount the base to the suitcase and then installed a custom yardstick floor with several coats of poly to finish it.
I left the parchment paper that lined the interior to keep it original to the era and style.
Custom graphics were stenciled and painted onto the top of the vintage suitcase and then distressed.
The metal base still swivels and spins.
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  • Lor70236229 Lor70236229 on Sep 13, 2022

    I have 1 of these the exactly the same only it has a cully mexical first aid set inside bandages and dressing and many .ore stuff unopened also has scissors and case and 4 wooden splints and much more init can you please tell me roughly what its worth please thank u x Michelle alcock

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