Antique Victorian Scrapbook Chromolithograph Die Cuts Floral Birds Folk Art...

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View Antique Victorian Scrapbook Chromolithograph Die Cuts Floral Birds Folk Art... with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Despite condition issues, the scrapbook retains outstanding visual appeal and displays beautifully as an authentic survivor of early scrapbook and paper art history. The album features intricate cutwork and carefully arranged pages with vibrant antique paper pieces that create a striking folk art aesthetic. A beautifully handmade antique scrapbook filled with elaborate chromolithograph die cuts, floral arrangements, Victorian scraps, fruit imagery, birds, children, holiday scenes, and richly layered decorative layouts.  The artistic detail throughout suggests this was lovingly assembled by someone with a remarkable eye for composition and paper artistry. The album features intricate cutwork and carefully arranged pages with vibrant antique paper pieces that create a striking folk art aesthetic. A wonderful example of Victorian-era scrapbook traditions and decorative paper collecting. The cover itself is especially attractive with embossed and gilded bird and floral decoration, adding even more display appeal to the piece. (READ condition). Measurements Approximately 16" x 13" x 1.5" Please note that due to the size, I have to ship in a larger box. Please look carefully at the shipping for your zone. (We are in Washington, so if you are near us, that won't be as big of a shock as if you're on the East Coast). Uses Junk Journal Inspiration Collage Art Reference Victorian Paper Study Scrapbook Research Ephemera Collecting Decorative Display Interior Design (Pages and/or cover are great for framing) Altered Art inspiration Mixed Media Art Paper Craft Studio Many of the pages are Suitable for Framing. Condition Condition is antique and fragile.  Front and back covers are detached from the text block/pages.  General wear includes chipping, edge wear, tears, creasing, paper loss, toning, surface wear, and age-related fragility throughout. Some scrapbook elements may have lifting edges or small losses from age.  Pages should be handled carefully due to delicacy.  There is a very (VERY) faint old paper odor present but no strong or offensive smell noted. Despite condition issues, the scrapbook retains outstanding visual appeal and displays beautifully as an authentic survivor of early scrapbook and paper art history. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description. Check out our eBay Store More  COMING SOON !  Follow our store  page to be one of the first in line to see our newest merchandise,  added weekly. Stay up-to-date on our current promotions and sales. Our Mission 10% of the sale of each item will be donated to  Donate Life Northwest.  Please help us  "Pay it Forward,"  one item at a time! Shipping We are happy to combine shipping whenever able.  If you're encountering difficulties while trying to combine your purchases,  please reach out to us so that we can assist. Note that we are unable to combine all items due to size or fragility, but will do our best to accommodate your wishes when able to. We always ship items with the utmost care in order to protect your investment while it's on the way to its new home. We only ship within the continental United States. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Paper › Scrapbooks.

Unit of Sale

Single Piece

Antique

Yes

Modification Description

Handmade Scrapbook with Applied Die Cuts & Paper Art

Occasion

Decorative Display

Vintage

Yes

Format

Handmade Album

Item Condition

Very Fragile Antique Condition / Cover has Fallen Off / Read desc

Additional Theme

Die Cuts / Scrap Art / Paper Ephemera / Antique Paper / Hand Done

Style

Victorian Scrapbook / Folk Art Album

Features

Hand Assembled / Chromolithograph Scraps / Layered Layouts

Handmade

Yes

Culture

Victorian Era

Binding

Hardcover

Color

Multicolor

Material

Paper

Country / Region of Manufacture

Unknown

Features (more)

Detatched Covers / Victorian Die Cuts / Antique Scrapbook Pages

Subject

Flowers / Birds / Children / Fruit / Holiday / Nature

Modified Item

Yes (by original artist)

Type

Antique Scrapbook

Era

Late 19th Century / Early 20th Century

Theme

Victorian / Floral / Birds / Chromolithographs / Folk Art

Collection

Antique Ephemera

Time Period Manufactured

1880 - 1919

Genre

Scrapbook Art

Original / Reproduction

Original

Country of Origin

United States