Friday, October 2, 2009

Show and Tell Friday: Antique Print



Today is the huge semi-annual Visiting Nurse's Association Rummage Sale, so I'm off to do some bargain hunting. But I wanted to show you this small framed print that I got last spring at an area estate sale.




The unique black painted frame was what really drew me to this piece. I can't remember exactly, but I think I paid $5. for it. I have no idea how old it is, or where it was made. It says "Ellsworth Painter" along the bottom of the print.




It's displayed in my tiny den, along with a rooster lamp from TJMaxx, a floral arrangement that I made with silk flowers and container from Michael's, and a ceramic shoe and leather case that belonged to my parents. There is also a small bone dish from the thrift store.

I'm linking this post to Cindy's Show and Tell Friday. Please go and visit Cindy's beautiful blog, My Romantic Home, for more show and tell discoveries. :)

24 comments:

  1. It is very nice! I love your Rooster lamp. I'll have to go to the store today!
    Cindy

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  2. I really like your table arrangement and your style.
    I'll be back!
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  3. So pretty, Mary.
    I didn't know about Show and Tell. Thanks for the heads up on it.
    xo bj

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  4. Love your rooster lamp and the print is very pretty. I like the way you have it all arranged.

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  5. Hi Mary,

    I love that frame and of course, your rooster lamp is calling to me! Happy Friday my friend.

    Hugs,
    Dena

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  6. I love it! (and love the pics too!)

    m ^..^

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  7. Is that a print or could it be an enamel on porcelain or bone? Love it and love the arrangement. Sue

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  8. Love your print for Show & Tell! Your home is lovely! I hope you will stop by soon and visit me!
    Michelle

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  9. What a wonderful find Mary! I can't believe you only paid $5 for it. Your vignette on your table looks so pretty. laurie

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  10. The picture is wonderful and your vignette is stunning. Everything is so lovely. Hugs, Marty

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  11. Mary,

    Have you googled your painting! You might be surprised. Itinerant miniature portraits of very similar style and Ellsworth are illustrated on some web sites. Good luck!

    Carol

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  12. That is a beautiful display! I love how you have cared for that sweet, old print.

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  13. You home always looks so inviting. I love the print, it's in such a great spot. I do lave a good bargain.

    Have fun!
    Leann

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  14. Mary,
    simply perfect!
    Happy Friday, have a good rummage,
    smiles.

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  15. It's a nice print. It looks lovely on your table. Thank you for sharing it.

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  16. That is so nice! The frame is so amazing! I hope you found something good today at the rummage sale! Thanks for joining in on my first time hosting Show and Tell!

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  17. Oh, how I love Roosters...fabulous pictures and ideas! ~Liz

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  18. Hi Mary,
    Nice find. Your home looks so warm and cozy!


    have a good weekend,

    Carolyn

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  19. What a lovely find and it looks so nice on you table.
    Nice weekend

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  20. :) I have that lamp !!! And love it !!!

    Love the pics Mary...

    Kathy :)

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  21. What a beautiful frame/print.. I so want a bone dish ~ that's what I'm searching for today..

    Michelle

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  22. Hi Mary, I also went to the VNA sale on Friday. It was my first time and I was really surprised by the size and amount of people. Did you find any treasures? I especially enjoyed the book tent/area.
    ♥, Susan

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  23. Mary I too found a hand painted watercolor at a flea market with the signature Ellsworth.Painter. I believed it to be an early silhouette. My silhoutte has the cloud around the person's head and the hands are folded in the same way. Mine is in a 6 1/2" by 7 1/2" frame with gold leaf and black sides. According to Mrs. E. Nevill Jackson, James Sanford Ellsworth, was a Connecticut "Painter of Profiles" circa 1833. Dan

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