Shadowbox Mixed Media Assemblage, AMBROSE'S RELIQUARY,Masculine 19thC Life

This charming assemblage shadowbox is a beautifully crafted piece of nostalgic folk art. Housed within a vintage wooden case.The interior presents a rich collage of Americana ephemera and found objects.

The composition features a layer of newspaper c1895 Baltimore with advertisements, with prominent text fragments. A sepia-toned portrait of a Victorian-era woman serves as a focal point on the left panel, encircled by clock springs that add dimensional interest.

Throughout both interior panels, you'll find an eclectic mix of three-dimensional objects: old rulers providing structural lines, letter tiles spelling "A" (for AMBROSE)vintage buttons and coins, small tools, photographs of men from the late 19th century, images of livestock , and various metal hardware pieces. The aged, yellowed papers create a warm patina that unifies the diverse elements.

The overall effect evokes rural American life from the late 1800s to early 1900s, celebrating craftsmanship, commerce, and everyday life through a carefully curated arrangement of historical fragments. This piece would appeal to collectors of Americana, assemblage art, or those drawn to the aesthetic of memory boxes and curiosity cabinets.