Dimensions:16x20 inches (known as a Mammoth)
Time period: ca 1870s
Large framed ‘crayon portraits’ were made in the 1800s and early 1900s.
These were artistic photographs that resemble a cross between photographs and charcoal or crayon sketches.
They can be monochrome or have charcoal coloring. This portrait is monochrome.
The photographer began the process with a light photograph and then embellished it with chalk and crayons.
Mostly you will find albumen crayon portraits from the late 1800s.
Item #17 For sale: $50.00 + shipping (we need your zip or postal code to determine shipping charges)
On verso in pencil:
"Mr. Hoover
4 Conc.
--land"
"Crayon. Make dress black. This picture must be made well."
"Frame 12
Total $2.50
Paid $ .50
Balance $2.00"
1 comment:
Oh! Expensive for that time ($2.50)!
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