With the front lid installed & closed, Started cleaning the top of the case.
I don't have a key for the lock so the front lid won't stay in this closed position. If the case gets tilted, the front lid will swing down...
The fit of the front lid to the case is actually pretty good.
I'm using 409 household cleaner. Again, amazing amount of dirt on the leatherette...
This is after a lot of wiping with the shop towel...
Started moving across the case...
These initials were completely not visible until the dirt was cleaned. It was surprising to see these initials appear. A little bit like magic...
JMR was born in 1900. If this case was made in 1928 (which is possible due to the design & features on this case), then JMR may have been in his very late 20's when he acquired this case.
JMR passed away in 1979.
As I use this case to store stuff in the future, I'll always think of JMR, even though I've never met him...
