#174

Vignette in Cabinet
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$1,200
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Description
14" (36 cm.) A wood-framed glass cabinet presents an elaborate vignette of a paper-mache lady standing behind her table of wares,including sewing notions,jewelry,buttons,tiny dolls,boxes,and a medley of other little treasures,mostly antique. The vignette was created by noted artist,Norma Decamp from her own collection of found antique treasures; vignettes by the artist have been created for a number of museums including the Smithsonian,and the Hagley Museum of Wilmington. A paper tag attached to the display describes her works and is signed simply "Peddler by Norma Lizabeth Decamp". The vignette likely dates about 1980,the interior articles are mostly 19th century. Excellent condition.