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Authentic late 19th-century European miniature portrait hand-painted on a porcelain plaque. The portrait features a beautifully detailed figure wearing a traditional green feathered hat, housed in its original ornately molded ebonized wooden frame.
What makes this piece truly unique is its intact historical provenance on the reverse side. The backing features a rare, original late-1800s purple apothecary label from "E. Smiley, Druggist" out of Magnolia, Mississippi. Historical records show E. Smiley operated a prominent pharmacy and general trade store in Magnolia during the 1880s, making this an incredible cross-collectible piece for both fine art lovers and Southern Gilded Age history collectors.
**Condition:**Excellent antique condition. There are no flaws, cracks, or paint loss to the porcelain portrait. The ebonized frame, molded decoration, and glass cover are entirely intact with only minimal, age-appropriate wear to the backing paper, preserving its stunning historical character perfectly.
**Measurements:*** Total Frame Size: 6-1/4" Tall x 4-3/4" Wide* Depth/Thickness: 1/2" Deep
