Victorian Portrait Plate of a DogCharming, late Victorian vernacular pet portrait of a beloved spaniel painted on a papier mch plate, patent dated 1880 on the back at the linen tab from which you can hang it. You can really tell this was someones pet rather than a random dog copied from elsewhere: The dog has so much personality! Refer to photos for size and condition: Very good with some craquelure from age and minor flaking to the paint around the edges.

Approximate measurements taken with the garment lying flat:

It is handmade

Twin Palms Publishers

Early Victorian

It looks beautiful as a wall ornament

Gem sized tintypes or “little gems” are only about the size of a postage stamp & were most popular from the 1860s-1880

much finer Victorian frame that shows off the embroidery’s beauty to its best advantage

They measure about 7” tall and are in good condition with some wear to the metal

Please write if you need specific measurements

The titles are Poems by Oliver Wendell Holmes & Camille by Alexandre Dumas

and is your telltale sign the garments that you’re looking at were mourning clothes

A scarce & desirable title