Victorian Solar EnlargementThis late Victorian solar enlargement on canvas of a beautiful young woman is so fine, it almost looks like a hand painted portrait at first glance. Presented as found in its original, very elaborate, gilded frame without glass. Refer to photos for size and condition.

They’re known as “little gem” or “gem sized” tintypes and they were most popular during the 1860s

mounted with shocking pink paper

This deck dates to the 1970s and is in very good condition with some wear to the box

quite moody Victorian metal busts of Christ & Mary

mostly full

and the cards always feature my favorite memorial motifs: Weeping willows

Evocative of the Japanese prints and Symbolist art that were popular at the time

but lately I’ve had a streak of very good luck with unusual and interesting designs

with a slight bump to Dante’s nose

Vintage playing card deck c

This antique

She measures about 4