Vintage Black and white wood framed photograph of angelic child for Gothic decor

ITEM DESCRIPTION:



This vintage photograph is captivating...a beautiful, angelic child...who is it? What was their life like? It the subject still alive? 



This photography is signed with the family's surname but because of the fancy calligraphy, I can't make out the letters/name. The photograph is dated 1923.


On the back, there is a tag reading: "Fine Art Pictures and Framing. John Wanamaker Philadelphia. Order 30870".


MEASUREMENTS:

The picture measures 9 1/4 inch by 6 1/4 inches.

CONDITION: The antique frame has a small, 3/4 inch long chip. The back of the frame is generally intact except for some protective paper tears. This vintage aging wear is as shown in the listing photographs.



I researched Wanamaker and Wikipedia offered the following:



Wanamaker opened his first store in 1861, in partnership with his brother in-law Nathan Brown, called "Oak Hall", at Sixth and Market Streets in Philadelphia, adjacent to the site of George Washington's Presidential home. Oak Hall grew substantially based on Wanamaker's then-revolutionary principle: "One price and goods returnable".

In 1869, he opened his second store at 818 Chestnut Street and capitalizing on his own name (due to the untimely death of his brother-in-law) and growing reputation, renamed the company John Wanamaker & Co. In 1875, he purchased an abandoned railroad depot and converted it into a large store, called John Wanamaker & Co. "The Grand Depot". Wanamaker's is considered the first department store in Philadelphia.

Wanamaker Building

A large 12-story granite store in Philadelphia, known as the "Wanamaker Building", designed by famous Chicago architect Daniel H. Burnham, was completed in 1910 and dedicated by US President William Howard Taft. The store stands on the site of "The Grand Depot", encompassing an entire block at the corner of Thirteenth and Market Streets across from Philadelphia's City Hall. The new store, The Wanamaker Building, which still stands today, became a Philadelphia institution and has remained an integral part of the Philadelphia culture.


The Wanamaker Building's most notable feature is its 12-story, marble-clad central atrium, commonly known as the Grand Court. The Grand Court quickly became a Philadelphia favorite, highlighted by the Wanamaker Eagle and the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ. Among other things of note, the Grand Court has been featured in major motion pictures, such as: "Nasty Habits"(1977), "Mannequin"(1987), "Blow Out"(1981), and "12 Monkeys"(1995).

For more history about the department store museum: http://www.thedepartmentstoremuseum.org/2010/06/john-wanamaker-philadelphia.html

POLICIES:

Please keep in mind, I am not an expert in jewelry or vintage items. I do my best to research the item and its history and pass that information on to my customers. All items sold 'AS IS'.

Vintage or pre-owned items will often show some signs of wear due to age. There may be naturally occurring manufacturer's defects, slight surface scratching, or wear consistent with normal use. Any condition outside normal vintage wear, like chips or cracks or serious defaults, will be noted.***



**Packages, depending on season, can take up to 14 BUSINESS days for delivery to the USA [Although my items usually arrive sooner]. There may be postal delays due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. International (USA) shipping is subject to customs inspection, so please allow AMPLE TIME for your item to arrive. I am NOT responsible for any customs fees, duty fees, or taxes on international purchases.*


Please read the listing description and look at the photographs carefully.

 All sales final.