1894 Portrait Photo in Flower Painted Envelope Frame service sign --old Indian cast bronze Dhorka

--old Indian cast bronze Dhorka box

Really a special one

There is one dent toward the right side of the top cover plate and one fine hairline crack to the surface of the wood on the back of the wooden comb

5 7/16" x 1 15/16" and in very good antique condition

and two reinforcement strips nailed to the interior of the legs

1894 Portrait Photo in Flower Painted Envelope Frame service sign --old Indian cast bronze DhorkaAfter finding an antique photo of a boy set within framed by a crayon colored envelope several weeks ago, I was excited to find this one another wonderful example of child crafted make do creativity I'd say, lending a charming extra layer of character to an already character full photographic portrait. Below the photo, in child's hand, is written the name of the subject, Mr. J. A. Iasigi it looks to me, and the year 1894. A little searching turns up