1894 Portrait Photo in Flower Painted Envelope Frame service sign 12”h x 4”w x 2"

12”h x 4”w x 2" d

5 7/16" x 1 15/16" and in very good antique condition

I have found a few different Mary Rand's who were artists

Really a special one

There is one dent toward the right side of the top cover plate and one fine hairline crack to the surface of the wood on the back of the wooden comb

1894 Portrait Photo in Flower Painted Envelope Frame service sign 12”h x 4”w x 2"After finding an antique photo of a boy set within framed by a crayon colored envelope several weeks ago, I was excited to find this one another wonderful example of child crafted make do creativity I'd say, lending a charming extra layer of character to an already character full photographic portrait. Below the photo, in child's hand, is written the name of the subject, Mr. J. A. Iasigi it looks to me, and the year 1894. A little searching turns up