and all of her seams are holding tight
and repaired cracks to one area on one side of the exterior
and some paint loss on the frame
It measures 6" long x 2 1/4" wide x 1 3/4" tall and is good vintage condition
Baum notes in his introduction: "I know some of you have been waiting for this story of the Tin Woodman
Gold Leafed Early Miniature Painting on Laquered Papier Mache in Daguerrotype Frame antique woven paper sampler and all of her seamsA curious thing, which I purchased from a seller who knew nothing about it, but found it at an old estate. I believe it is quite an old painting, early 19th century I would guess, executed on what appears to be a gold leafed, black laquered paper mch (such as that one finds antique snuff boxes made of) surface. I think the two layered gold toned frame, with glass, is likely a later addition, as the inner frame conceals a little of the the painting,