Tramp art mirror.
An exceptional tramp art frame with a beautifully patinated original mirror. A unique addition for your bathroom, hallway, or entryway.
Tramp art, also known as “hobo art,” was popular from around the 1870s to the 1940s. While the exact origins are unclear, the materials commonly used—especially wooden cigar boxes—became standard around the 1850s. Smoking was widespread at the time, and by law, cigar manufacturers could not reuse the boxes, making them an excellent source of material.
Tramp Art is believed to have evolved from folk carving traditions. Cigar boxes and wood from dismantled crates were intricately carved and layered to create picture frames, ornate boxes, and even furniture pieces. The style is thought to have originated in Germany and Scandinavia but spread across all industrialized nations.
The name comes from the myth that Tramp Art was created by hobos who traded their creations for food and shelter. While there is some truth to this, many Tramp Art pieces were crafted by skilled artisans who devoted significant time to their work. Most Tramp Art is unsigned and undated, adding to the mystique surrounding this fascinating art form.
For more about this intriguing style, visit: https://spletna-starinarnica.si/tramp-art-potepuska-umetnost
Dimensions: 52 x 37.5 x 3 cm
Weight: 2.5 kg
The mirror is in excellent condition.
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