A beautiful Tramp Art Frame comprised of three levels of chip carved wood, with the top layer forming a zig-zag line; the lowest layer features an intricately cut pattern of strawberry leaves each with tiny chips carved at the edges. Three of the four corners are topped with a little cross or “X” shape —but absent on the top right. The back of the frame has a rough hewn thin board (currently held in place with adhesive paper), with room to slip a photograph or drawing into, and a loop of wire for hanging. This frame is probably European, from the turn of the last century, 6 × 7 ¾ inches.
Tramp Art originated in Europe and the United States in the 1850s, reaching its height of popularity during the Depression years in America. It consisted of a simple woodworking style using cigar box wood, notched or carved with a knife, and layered with glue or nails to make pleasing geometric designs. During the Depression out-of-work and itinerant “tramps” might make charming objects in exchange for a little money or food.
A beautiful Tramp Art Frame comprised of three levels of chip carved wood, with the top layer forming a zig-zag line; the lowest layer features an intricately cut pattern of strawberry leaves each with tiny chips carved at the edges. Three of the four corners are topped with a little cross or “X” shape —but absent on the top right. The back of the frame has a rough hewn thin board (currently held in place with adhesive paper), with room to slip a photograph or drawing into, and a loop of wire for hanging. This frame is probably European, from the turn of the last century, 6 × 7 ¾ inches.
Tramp Art originated in Europe and the United States in the 1850s, reaching its height of popularity during the Depression years in America. It consisted of a simple woodworking style using cigar box wood, notched or carved with a knife, and layered with glue or nails to make pleasing geometric designs. During the Depression out-of-work and itinerant “tramps” might make charming objects in exchange for a little money or food.
