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Tramp Art Picture Frame
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Tramp Art Picture Frame

19th century
Description

Here is a great example of a 'Tramp Art' 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 26cm tall, and 13cm wide, with the aperture under glass measuring 14cm by 8cm.

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
26cm (10.24")
Width
13cm (5.12")
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Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this Antique Tramp Art Frame to the 19th Century.

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SA1059497
Description
Here is a great example of a 'Tramp Art' 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. A dark brown hand-carved tramp art wooden picture frame featuring notch-carved geometric borders and pointed finials encasing a monochrome portrait photograph.
fig 1. Tramp Art 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. A dark brown hand-carved tramp art wooden picture frame featuring notch-carved geometric borders and pointed finials encasing a monochrome portrait photograph.
fig 2. Tramp Art Picture Frame

This frame stands 26cm tall, and 13cm wide, with the aperture under glass measuring 14cm by 8cm.

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
26cm (10.24")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1059497
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Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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A dark brown hand-carved tramp art wooden picture frame featuring notch-carved geometric borders and pointed finials encasing a monochrome portrait photograph.
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Archive I A dark brown hand-carved tramp art wooden picture frame featuring notch-carved geometric borders and pointed finials encasing a monochrome portrait photograph.

TRAMP ART PICTURE FRAME

Archive II A dark brown hand-carved tramp art wooden picture frame featuring notch-carved geometric borders and pointed finials encasing a monochrome portrait photograph. View II
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A dark brown hand-carved tramp art wooden picture frame featuring notch-carved geometric borders and pointed finials encasing a monochrome portrait photograph.
TRAMP ART PICTURE FRAME
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Tramp art emerged as an itinerant and domestic folk art movement primarily active between the 1870s and 1940s across North America and Europe. Artisans constructed decorative objects by layering notch-carved strips of reclaimed wood, often sourced from cigar boxes or shipping crates.

These frames were predominantly hand-carved using simple tools such as pocketknives to create notch-carved or pyramid-layered edges. The primary materials included softwoods, salvaged cigar box timber, small brass nails, and dark wood stains or shellac finishes.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit irregular hand-carving marks, natural age-related patina, and historical fastenings such as small antique brads or nails. Inspection of the reverse often reveals recycled wood grain, original pencil markings, or remnants of cigar box labels.

Incorporate a tramp art frame as a focal textural accent on a gallery wall alongside modern prints or vintage portraiture. Position it on a mantelpiece or dark wood sideboard to add historic depth and tactile geometric visual interest to a contemporary room scheme.

Dust the complex notch-carved surfaces gently using a soft, dry bristle brush or microfibre cloth to remove accumulated debris without snagging delicate points. Avoid using liquid cleaners, solvents, or excessive moisture, which can damage the aged timber and glued layers.
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