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A beautifully preserved late Victorian shadow box frame displaying an authentic late 19th-century silver-based photographic portrait, likely a gelatin silver …
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A beautifully preserved late Victorian shadow box frame displaying an authentic late 19th-century silver-based photographic portrait, likely a gelatin silver print or crayon portrait enlargement dating to circa 1890-1905. The image exhibits natural silver mirroring, a desirable characteristic caused by oxidation of microscopic silver particles in early photographic emulsions, confirming its period authenticity. The walnut-toned frame features hand-applied cream floral embellishments, typical of Victorian decorative arts. An exceptional piece for Victorian, Dark Academia, Gothic Revival, Grandmillennial, Historic Home, or Traditional décor.
Measures 17.75"H x 15.75"W x 3.5"D.
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- Dimensions
- 15.75ʺW × 3.5ʺD × 17.75ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Portrait
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Gelatin
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Condition: Silver mirroring consistent with age, a tiny crack on the inner liner, uneven hand-applied floral decoration from manufacture, and … moreCondition: Silver mirroring consistent with age, a tiny crack on the inner liner, uneven hand-applied floral decoration from manufacture, and light scuffs appropriate for its age. less
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