Miniature Framed Portrait/Prints

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  1. Snick

    Snick New Member

    Bought a bag of mini frames with portraits at a thrift shop in Charleston, SC. I’m open to any info as I know nothing about them.
    Thanks!
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  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Ladies used to put these on their dressing tables, dressers etc. I'm not sure of the age but I'd think 1935-1950 or thereabouts.
     
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  4. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Do you have a good magnifying glass or loupe?
    Check both of them, but particularly the second one.

    If they are hand painted you will see brush strokes. If they were transfers there will be little dots.

    I'm betting the second one is hand painted and called a miniature. There may be some value if it is.

    The first one appears to be hand painted over a transfer. She's pretty.

    I think both are a little earlier than the 1930s.
     
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    i need help Moderator Moderator

    First one has a signature, please provide close up photo.
     
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  6. Snick

    Snick New Member

    D8C7BD91-3A44-48C2-91CE-B20EA8896427.jpeg I will try again tomorrow in natural light.
     
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