Polychrome Tramp Art Frame w/ Immigrant Photos

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Sweetpea Cottage is offering for your consideration this wonderful and unusual tramp art frame complete with immigrant photos. The outside dimensions of the frame are a maximum of 13 ½ inches by 13 3/4 inches. The image area measures 9 ½ inches by 8 1/4 inches. At the top of the frame there are oval photos measuring 1 5/8 by 1 3/4 inches. The design elements of this frame are wonderful with 6 layers of fan-shaped elements on each corner. Each layer is a different color due to careful wood selection. The center top has gilded letters SL raised on a medallion surrounded by two women’s photos. In addition there are a number of other spots where gilding has been added for interest. Along the center bottom there is a relief carved element consisting a flower motif. The central photo is an immigrant family dressed in somewhat traditional garb. This photo alone makes the piece a wonderful item. When the photos are combined with the frame, the whole piece becomes something special. We have removed the photo from the frame and there is some inked writing on the back. We are unable to translate it, but it appears to be Eastern European of some sort. This would be consistent with the clothes that they are wearing. A later written note is also added to the back of the photo that says “Johanne Dubler, _____ 20, 1914". The condition of the frame is consistent with age. There are a couple of very tiny carved elements missing but they are strategically placed so as to be hardly noticeable. The photos have the usual staining and discoloration that comes with time. Still the images are clear and sharp. The back has been painted bright red at one time which we suspect is not original to the piece. A new hanger was attached before we came into possession of this item

There are lots of tramp art frames available to the avid collector, but it is unusual to run into such an interesting specimen. It will capture everybody’s attention. You can shop with confidence at Sweetpea Cottage. YOUR SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED. If you wish to return your purchase for any reason we gladly refund your purchase price minus shipping. Within three days of receiving your item, simply notify us by email that you wish to return it. Once we receive it in original condition in a timely fashion, then we will refund the full purchase price minus shipping charges. Shipping for this item will be $18.

Item ID: AntTAF-460