1894 Portrait Photo in Flower Painted Envelope Frame French soldiers This piece is in perfect

This piece is in perfect condition other than the tiny surface chip on the underside

Each measures 6" x 9"

6" t x 6 1/2" l x 2 3/4" w

a bit of aging/darkening to the grass on the exterior and couple of lost stitches

which I have not cleaned but it appears it will easily come off

1894 Portrait Photo in Flower Painted Envelope Frame French soldiers This piece is in perfectAfter 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