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SOLD - Antique Peepshow Small circa 1850's 12 CM

Very rare tiny Victorian peepshow

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Peepshow - Fine

Very rare tiny Victorian peepshow - 4 3/4 " X 3"

No publisher or date - (1850-1865)

We have only seen one other little true peepshow from this era and it was by Dean & Son - similar art

Doors open to peek in at 3 layer scene

Words on front and writing on back are in Spanish - see photos

Condition - excellent all original condition with not tears, bends, or anything missing ( see photos)

Dating this peepshow :

1. Style of the girls dresses was worn from about 1830 and into the mid-1860s
From The History of Children's Clothing By Colleen R. Callahan:
The characteristic "child's" dress from about 1830 and into the mid-1860s featured a wide off-the-shoulder neckline, short puffed or sleeves, a bodice that usually gathered into an inset waistband, and a full skirt that was calf length for the oldest girls.

2. Handwriting - Victorian age 1850's and 60's

$480.00

Product Code: P-3

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