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Tramp Art Double Picture Frame
Vicky Thomas Antiques
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Tramp Art Double Picture Frame

19th century
Description

Here is a great example of a 'Tramp Art' double photograph frame.

Tramp Art developed in America from the mid 19th century onwards, its popularity quickly spreading to Europe. Made from easily obtainable spare wood such as cigar boxes, the style is most often defined by a layered chip and notch style of decorative woodworking , often worked at home with a penknife.

An article written in the Pennsylvania Folk Life in 1859 coined the phrase 'Tramp Art' as it made use on any old scraps of waste wood that could be found lying around. Now it is highly sought after and collected by many.

This frame stands 25cm tall, and 22.5cm wide, with each aperture under glass measuring 13cm by 7.5cm.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can provide any further information or photographs.

I offer free delivery to mainland UK, and am very happy to help with quotes for shipping abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
22.5cm (8.86")
Declaration

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this Tramp Art Double Frame to the 19th Century.

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SA1059494
Description
Here is a great example of a 'Tramp Art' double photograph frame.
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Tramp Art developed in America from the mid 19th century onwards, its popularity quickly spreading to Europe.
Vicky Thomas Antiques

Made from easily obtainable spare wood such as cigar boxes, the style is most often defined by a layered chip and notch style of decorative woodworking , often worked at home with a penknife.

fig 1. An antique tramp art double picture frame made of carved wood with layered notched geometric borders.
fig 1. Tramp Art Double Picture Frame

An article written in the Pennsylvania Folk Life in 1859 coined the phrase 'Tramp Art' as it made use on any old scraps of waste wood that could be found lying around. Now it is highly sought after and collected by many.

fig 2. An antique tramp art double picture frame made of carved wood with layered notched geometric borders.
fig 2. Tramp Art Double Picture Frame

This frame stands 25cm tall, and 22.5cm wide, with each aperture under glass measuring 13cm by 7.5cm.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can provide any further information or photographs.

I offer free delivery to mainland UK, and am very happy to help with quotes for shipping abroad.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
22.5cm (8.86")
Date of Manufacture

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this Tramp Art Double Frame to the 19th Century.

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SA1059494
Vicky Thomas Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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Vicky Thomas Antiques
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Manchester
United Kingdom
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An antique tramp art double picture frame made of carved wood with layered notched geometric borders.
TRAMP ART DOUBLE PICTURE FRAME
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Tramp art emerged as a popular folk art movement from the 1870s through the 1940s across North America and Europe. It was primarily practised by self-taught artisans and itinerant workers who transformed readily available wooden materials, such as cigar boxes and shipping crates, into decorative household objects using basic whittling tools.

Tramp art frames were predominantly constructed from softwoods reclaimed from discarded cigar boxes, produce crates, or packing timber. Artisans used pocket knives to notch the edges of thin wooden strips, layering them with small nails or glue to form geometric, three-dimensional structures.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-craftsmanship, such as slight irregularities in the notch carving and hand-cut wooden layers. Look for natural age patina, period fasteners like small iron or brass nails, and occasionally residual branding or manufacturer stamps from original wooden boxes on the reverse.

A tramp art frame introduces rich texture and organic warmth to contemporary spaces. Position it on a mantelpiece, floating shelf, or side table alongside minimalist ceramics or modern artwork to create an intriguing visual contrast between tactile folk craftsmanship and clean design lines.

Keep the wood dry and dust gently using a soft, dry paint brush to clean within the deep notched crevices without snagging the edges. Avoid liquid cleaners, polish, or excessive humidity, which can warp the thin wooden layers or weaken historic adhesives.
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