Miniature painting of Gypsy Smith in presentation case
2006/10694/1&2
1900-1950 / Cardboard / Fabric / Metal / Ministers, Preachers & Associates / Organic / Painting / Portrait / Watercolour
Gouache painted on natural substrate; metal, textile, cardboard
c. 1930
Elaborately framed miniature painting of Gypsy Smith after a photograph, painted on a natural substrate. The miniature is in its original display case, which also has a display stand mounted to its back. Miniature paintings such as this, often in elaborate presentation cases covered in leather or 'leatherette' (imitation leather), were popular in Victorian times (1837-1901). This is a late example and symbolic of the high esteem in which Gypsy Smith was held at the time.
This object is part of a small archive of objects in connection with Gypsy Smith in the museum's collection. See also a selection of other objects from the Gypsy Smith archive in the Online Collection.
c. 1930
Elaborately framed miniature painting of Gypsy Smith after a photograph, painted on a natural substrate. The miniature is in its original display case, which also has a display stand mounted to its back. Miniature paintings such as this, often in elaborate presentation cases covered in leather or 'leatherette' (imitation leather), were popular in Victorian times (1837-1901). This is a late example and symbolic of the high esteem in which Gypsy Smith was held at the time.
This object is part of a small archive of objects in connection with Gypsy Smith in the museum's collection. See also a selection of other objects from the Gypsy Smith archive in the Online Collection.
