Martha with a New Frock, Hand-colored 1830s B. Brammel Engraving, Philadelphia, in Beautiful Period Gilded Frame bobbins which appears to have been

which appears to have been a gift from the Duke of Grafton (in the southeast of Northhamptinshire

Overall 26" long x 6" wide x 5 3/4" tall

We have killed our pig

with the manner of painting on them akin to grain painting on wood frames and boxes

As evident the are stains and toning and uneven edges here and there

Martha with a New Frock, Hand-colored 1830s B. Brammel Engraving, Philadelphia, in Beautiful Period Gilded Frame bobbins which appears to have beenA few months ago I purchased my first B. Brammel hand colored engraving (Benjamin Bramell, American, 1794 1851), that one picturing "Helen and Her Rose" and it, like this one, in a wonderful period frame. I'm now officially a fan, including for the way in which the prints feel as if centering the interior lives of these young women, here absolutely making me feel how pleased and proud our dear Martha felt in her pretty new frock. And this one