1894 Portrait Photo in Flower Painted Envelope Frame service sign 12”h x 4”w x 2"

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but very little wear at all to the exterior of the spice boxes

It also allows for full exposure of the gorgeous

and two reinforcement strips nailed to the interior of the legs

I think it’s quite a significant document as a portrait of what a young scholar was reading in 1865

1894 Portrait Photo in Flower Painted Envelope Frame service sign 12”h x 4”w x 2"After finding an antique photo of a boy set within framed by a crayon colored envelope several weeks ago, I was excited to find this one another wonderful example of child crafted make do creativity I'd say, lending a charming extra layer of character to an already character full photographic portrait. Below the photo, in child's hand, is written the name of the subject, Mr. J. A. Iasigi it looks to me, and the year 1894. A little searching turns up