American Painted Tramp Art Shaving Mirror and Base



American Painted Tramp Art Shaving Mirror and Base,
Circa 1920

The American Tramp Art Shaving Mirror and base is painted in muted greens, yellow and red.  The top and bottom with diamond-shaped appliques in a tiered form with a green base and yellow top,  Atop the mirror are two facing shaped designs similarly colored but with the addition of red in the center.  The lower section is hinged.

Dimensions: 14 3/4 inches high x 10 1/2 inches wide x 8 1/4 inches deep.

Tramp Art | Definition & History | Study.com

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, people made art from scrap wood, and some of these works came to be known as tramp art. Tramp art is the name given to objects made with small pieces of wood taken from everyday sources like wooden cigar boxes and shipping crates.

(Ref: NY10767-kimx)



Dealer Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge, Inc.
Date: 1920
Origin America
Artist/Maker
Measurements 4 3/4 inches high x 10 1/2 inches wide x 8 1/4 inches deep
Inventory View Dealer's Inventory
Website http://vandekar.com
Price 750
Contact Paul Vandekar, 212-308-2022 or  info@vandekar.com

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