Up for sale is an Early 20th Century American Victorian Mourning Widow Framed Charcoal/Pastel Portrait Drawing! It measures 16 5/8" by 20" on the outside of the frame. The piece is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use. Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks! 

Captured using the "crayon portrait" method popular in the early 20th century, this authentic American antique features a photographically enlarged base hand-rendered with charcoal and pastels. The portrait depicts a woman dressed in traditional deep mourning attire, characterized by a dark high-collared dress with puffed shoulders. Pinned at her collar is an intentional memento mori brooch featuring a trumpet motif, which served as a traditional symbol for resurrection and the soul's journey. The artwork is presented in its original American period framing, featuring a classic oval mat window set within a rectangular frame—a standardized style widely produced by commercial art studios across the United States during this era. Capturing a somber and intimate look into early American bereavement customs, this piece makes a remarkable addition for collectors of oddities, curiosities, and antique memento mori.

♦️$35.00 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)