1894 Portrait Photo in Flower Painted Envelope Frame service sign --old Indian cast bronze Dhorka

--old Indian cast bronze Dhorka box

Ballerina measures 6 5/8" t x 2 3/8" w x 1 7/8" d

and two reinforcement strips nailed to the interior of the legs

early-ish 20th century I would guess

12”h x 4”w x 2" d

1894 Portrait Photo in Flower Painted Envelope Frame service sign --old Indian cast bronze DhorkaAfter finding an antique photo of a boy set within framed by a crayon colored envelope several weeks ago, I was excited to find this one another wonderful example of child crafted make do creativity I'd say, lending a charming extra layer of character to an already character full photographic portrait. Below the photo, in child's hand, is written the name of the subject, Mr. J. A. Iasigi it looks to me, and the year 1894. A little searching turns up