This one's on me, Theo. Debora [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Well, that's a lifetime's work! I see Madame Rochas, a favorite of mine, but now reformulated. (Sadly.) Debora
Best rule is... Always leave as is. Buyers have different desired levels of restoration and different techniques and resources. Debora
When the eye is puzzled, it's because something doesn't look quite right. I see an older frame, a mid-century tapestry and a newer chain. The...
Why don't you ask the framer? He might remember. https://www.florentineframes.com/contact Debora
I don't think it's as old as one would think. The female characters' make-up, hair and silhouette are 1950s-ish. Chain looks like a replacement....
Still, good for values. Debora
Interesting background piece. https://elephant.art/who-decides-what-is-and-is-not-art-the-forgotten-story-of-brian-willsher-09112021/ Debora
They're not for square dancing. Square dance costumes emphasize volume when in movement and are tiered, ruffled and under-slipped. Yours are...
Check this out. Looks identical to yours and labelled....
You've done it again, Charlie! Un-excuse-my-French-believable. Debora
1950s as above. New Look length. And Calypso became hugely popular. (Think Harry Belefonte and 'Banana Boat.') Maker doesn't appear to have...
Good suggestion. Librarians a great resource. Debora
Thank you so much for joining us, Kali! Debora
Ah, but s/he got some important things right. The eyes appear to be very skillfully done. And one can feel the weight of the fabric. Debora
Here's members of the 1873-74 baseball team. Tall man at back left looks like our tall man at right in OP's photo. He and others are identified...
1920s-ish because of bob and drop waist. And certainly odd. I'd think it was done by someone copying something. Doesn't appear to be observed...
Ivy League high jinks. Someone ordered it to reproduce so someone may have information on context. Debora
Given so plainly labelled, I'd also think a souvenir. A very sweet one. Debora
Yes, I'd think a cruet too. And likely one of a pair. Such an odd shape, perhaps it originally sat in a holder. Debora
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