{"product_id":"vtg-11x14-gold-tone-ornate-picture-frame-embossed-floral-with-photo-bushmiller","title":"Vtg 11x14 Gold Tone Ornate Picture Frame Embossed Floral With Photo Bushmiller","description":"Rare 1943 Family Portrait Signed by Ernie Bushmiller (Nancy Creator) - Original Vintage Frame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition. The frame shows light, age-appropriate patina; the photo is crisp with minimal fading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1943 (Dated on photo)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhotographer: Ernie Bushmiller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrame Material: Brass-plated vintage metal with velvet backing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal Dimensions: [Insert Dimensions, e.g., 11\" x 13\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a remarkable, museum-quality find: an original 1943 WWII-era studio portrait hand-signed by the legendary American cartoonist Ernie Bushmiller.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile Bushmiller is world-renowned for creating the iconic comic strip Nancy, his early and mid-career work as a professional photographer is highly sought after by niche collectors. This portrait features a family group (Grandparents, Mother, and Baby) captured with the sharp detail and masterful lighting Bushmiller was known for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Frame:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe photo comes housed in its original period-correct metal frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Design: Features an elegant Art Deco\/Late-1930s style with an intricate embossed floral scroll pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Construction: Heavy-duty metal (likely brass-plated steel) with a premium dark brown velvet\/plush backing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Display: Includes the original tabletop easel stand and metal retaining tabs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This is Collectible:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Historical Significance: Dated 1943, providing a poignant glimpse into American life during World War II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Crossover Appeal: Appeals to collectors of Comic Art history, WWII memorabilia, and Antique Photography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Authenticity: Includes the distinct, stylized \"Bushmiller\" signature in the lower right corner of the mat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see all photos for a close-up of the signature and the excellent condition of the velvet backing.","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53161066463531,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/0978\/3339\/files\/68c99003-9451-42bd-8dd3-0dbb04657b5e.jpg?v=1775558030","url":"https:\/\/papasyardsales.com\/products\/vtg-11x14-gold-tone-ornate-picture-frame-embossed-floral-with-photo-bushmiller","provider":"PaPa's Yard Sale's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}