Antique Tramp Art Frame w/ 1917 Ohio Victorian Marriage Certificate Folk Art For Sale

Authentic turn-of-the-century Americana. This listing features a beautiful, deeply layered Antique Tramp Art Wood Frame complete with its original inner gold leaf liner. The frame features beautifully carved overlapping wood layers and prominent, hand-chipped corner leaf motifs indicative of classic Adirondack/primitive folk art. Housed inside under original glass is an intricately illustrated Victorian lithograph marriage certificate from Mt. Vernon, Ohio, dated January 1917. It documents the union of William Ernest Ackerman and Mary Catharine Totman, solemnized by Reverend S.C. Allen. Frame & Glass: Excellent antique condition. The dark stained wood has fantastic depth, and the gold liner retains a striking luster. The corner embellishments are secure. Original glass is intact. Certificate Document: Shows significant age-appropriate wear. The top-right corner of the parchment is completely missing, and the paper features heavy chipping, natural browning, and tattering along the borders. This gives it an incredibly authentic, rustic "shabby chic" historical look.Dimensions: 27” H X 23” WWill be packed with extreme care for safe transit.