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    Posted 13 years ago

    fauxhouse
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    I know nothing about this photo other than it is of my great grandfather in the late 1890's or so. Has anyone seen framing like this? It is on a 9" tin plate. Any info at all is appreciated.

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    1/6 PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE PRETTY SISTERS, MATCHING SPIT CURLS + BONNETS, NO WIPES
    1/6 PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE PRETTY SIST...
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    Antique Vintage - 3 FIREMEN WITH HIGH EAGLE HELMETS & DOG - Tintype Photograph
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    1/4 PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE CHILD + GREAT PET DOG, ANSON 589 BROADWAY, NO WIPE MARKS
    1/4 PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE CHILD + GRE...
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    Antique Tintype Collection Lot Over 40 Photos
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    1/6 PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE PRETTY SISTERS, MATCHING SPIT CURLS + BONNETS, NO WIPES
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    1. chinablue chinablue, 13 years ago
      I'm with you Jason. It's an interesting piece, fauxhouse. I find pieces like this quite poignant. When I enlarged it, it made me wonder if perhaps he died at sea or if it's just a reference to the Cross being a safe haven in a storm, such as losing a loved one. The rose reminded me of the poem/eulogy "The Rose Still Blooms Beyond the Wall". I know the poem was printed at least as early as October 26, 1916 and perhaps even earlier.
    2. chinablue chinablue, 13 years ago
      I found a painting that is quite similar to the design on the plate here entitled "Rock of Ages":
      http://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collection/detail.dot?objectid=1895.695&globalSearchText=Johannes%20Adam%20Simon%20Oertel
    3. flowerrose, 13 years ago
      Beautiful button. I agree - a mourning pin/button/brooch.
      Very lovely treasure. They used to make mourning brooches that look a bit different to your button with locks of hair inside. 1800's.

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