Fabulous 1905 Signed Hanging Match Holder with Striking Paper farming tool The backs of these terrific

The backs of these terrific old tramp art frames--late 19th or early 20th century I believe--are almost as great as their fronts

as well as her chunky beaded necklace

This one was done with white thread on white linen

polka dots 16" long

so there were once a whole lot of these)

Fabulous 1905 Signed Hanging Match Holder with Striking Paper farming tool The backs of these terrificYum. Gorgeous old white painted surface on this wonderful hanging match holder, with "Matches" subtly carved into the surface of the match pocket, and a piece of black striking paper still in the frame (which has a slit at top should one want to remove it and replace it with something else.) l especially love the hatch carved detail of the frame, and the two arches at top, suggesting a heart. And then on the back, the initials of its maker, LLS, 6 19