Tramp Art Frame with three levels of wood, chip-carved, with a rectangular window framed by 3 three layers of notched pyramids, in turn supported from below by a strip of pyramids and a row of four “Xs” (4 kisses?) all covered with gold paint. The back of the frame has a rough sawn thin board which fits perfectly in the back of the frame, and is easily removed for you to put a photo or drawing within. and a loop of wire for hanging. This frame is probably European, from the turn of the last century, 5 ¼ x 8 ¾ × 1 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.
Tramp Art Frame with three levels of wood, chip-carved, with a rectangular window framed by 3 three layers of notched pyramids, in turn supported from below by a strip of pyramids and a row of four “Xs” (4 kisses?) all covered with gold paint. The back of the frame has a rough sawn thin board which fits perfectly in the back of the frame, and is easily removed for you to put a photo or drawing within. and a loop of wire for hanging. This frame is probably European, from the turn of the last century, 5 ¼ x 8 ¾ × 1 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.
