Laura, Twice Removed -- Antique Photo of Cut Paper Silhouette in Original Frame log with axe bookends The name of the species--in

The name of the species--in this case it looks to be "Lycoperdong erunatum" is incised on the bottom of the piece

while also resembling a wedding cake

which date to 1890 or so and were manufactured by Moore & Calvi Tobacco Company

13" long x 2 3/8" t x 1/4" d and fairly heavy

oak I believe

Laura, Twice Removed -- Antique Photo of Cut Paper Silhouette in Original Frame log with axe bookends The name of the species--inI believe this is an antique photo of an early cut paper silhouette, I'm guessing the original silhouette c. 1840s, and the photo late 19th c. I love photographs of portraits rendered in other (earlier) media, translating likenesses from one media genre to another and carrying them forward. With lovely scalloped edge to the lace collar, and eyelashes visible. The color is a silvery gray, which, along with the negative of the collar, makes it feel al