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Its a California Job Case not a Printing Tray. See this link for more information:

http://www.apa-letterpress.com/T%20&%20P%20ARTICLES/Type/California%20Job%20Case.html

I wrote about some people who use the same type of tray/case.

I like to reuse little jars that I buy my jam in. But my favorite is the jar that Better-Than-Boullion comes in. Tricky part is getting the label off of the lid. But once washed out, the small jars are perfect for buttons, change, thumbtacks or other random bits that accumulate in my home. I also use one in my medicine cabinet (without the lid) for holding plastic razors and mini tubes of ointment.

My printers drawer is hanging on the wall with all my little stuff sitting in the spaces. For as long as I can remember my Dad has had the same kind of collection hanging in his bedroom and every time I look at mine I think about one of the best Birthday gifts I've received — those open spaces waiting for my own collection.

Using the little jars over is a great idea. They would be perfect for all the little things. I keep buttons, safety pins, bobby pins, and that sort of thing in a little container that is separated into sections and has a lid to it. I think that it was originally a desk organizer but it works great with the items I just listed. I found some good organizing and storage ideas on Scott Common Sense. They have ideas for all around the house - http://www.scottcommonsense.com/EasyOrganizing/Default.aspx

Just saw one of these on craigslist in Boston if anyone is interested! http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/fur/756721969.html