C. 1830s Ink Silhouette of Woman in Original Frame wooden dog brooch but this seems to be

but this seems to be the mother of them all

Longer one measures 8 1/2" l

or in the wood shop or studio for supplies

I have to think the subject was wandering about nearby as this was made

Sold as a bunch

C. 1830s Ink Silhouette of Woman in Original Frame wooden dog brooch but this seems to beThe frame (with pretty little acorn at top holding a hanging ring) tells me that this inked silhouette dates to the 1830s or so, though probably once held glass, which is long gone. Thus, there is wear and aging to the painting and paper, including some loss to what appears to have been gold painted details on her hair and bodice. I kind of like the effect, lending it some extra aura, but with her quite prominent nose still very clearly pronounced!