Martha with a New Frock, Hand-colored 1830s B. Brammel Engraving, Philadelphia, in Beautiful Period Gilded Frame bobbins As evident the are stains

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

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

and yet also looking perhaps just a bit defiant

I'm guessing these doll eyes came from a prized doll that had great sentimental value to the person--or parent of the person--who managed to have them removed from the doll and mounted on this little stand

Wool and hand-dyed cotton/linen with what I believe is homespun linen on reverse

Martha with a New Frock, Hand-colored 1830s B. Brammel Engraving, Philadelphia, in Beautiful Period Gilded Frame bobbins As evident the are stainsA 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