A c.1900 Stained Pine Tramp Art Wall Mirror

Object Description

The small tramp art wall mirror, retaining the original foxed plate, within a geometrically chip and notch carved stained pine frame and surviving from the zeniths of the nineteenth century.

Object History

Unknown.

Object Literature

Tramp art is a style of woodworking which emerged in America the latter half of the nineteenth century. Boxes, picture frames, religious artifacts, and decorative objects were chip-carved from cigar boxes and, less often, from packing crates. The wood was notch-carved with squares, triangles, and rectangles, then layered to created three-dimensional, boldly geometric pieces. Some are inlaid with carved hearts, leaves, or stars; others feature applied decoration made of “found” materials like bits of china or mirrored glass. Larger pieces can run to mantel clocks and tables with drawers.

A very evocative mirror perfect for grouping with other artworks on a feature wall, the restroom or a quiet contemplative corner.

Object Condition

The mirror is in very attractive, original and decorative condition. She has her all-original plate glass throughout and the frame has only very small losses.

Object Details