Americana & Folk Art
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Peggy McClard Antiques Americana & Folk Art |
| As the industrial revolution allowed for more leisure time,
celebrations, especially wedding anniversaries, garnered more importance
to Americans. The tenth anniversary (customarily represented by
tin) became a reason to party with friends and family. A result of
these parties was a wonderful custom of making tin objects for the
couple. These gifts were fashioned to represent the
characteristics or habits of one or both of the spouses.
Here is a 19th century tin violin with a beautifully scrolled wood neck and ivory tuners. 23 1/2" long. This is a fabulous piece that could be the center of your folk art collection! Reference: Young America A Folk Art History, Jean Lipman, Elizabeth V. Warren & Robert Bishop (1980) at 180-181. (#3615) $2350 |
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