There is no discoloration of this photo; the white on the upper left of the pin is just camera glare

Edwardian Photo Pin:  Isn't She Lovely?

NWS 13-909

~ This old photo of a beautiful woman was lovingly hand-tinted, as was the custom of the day, to give her a very pale, rosy blush to her cheeks

~ Her hair is swept up into a soft bun, the classic Edwardian hairdo of her day

~ She wears a brooch at the neck of her lacy white, high collar blouse

~ The photo is framed in brass, and attached to this is an outer ring of hand-painted enameled leaves in colors of red, fading to a soft rose color

~ Each leaf is attached to the next, from one leaf tip to the next leaf stem, all the way around, forming a lovely halo, with open spaces between the leaves and the brass frame, creating an airy, cut-out appearance

~ In between each leaf are clear faceted rhinestone crystals; 2 or 3 have darkened slightly, but I wouldn't dare replace them; bright and shiny just wouldn't be right for this lovely antique piece

~ The back has the standard "C" hook and pin stem, and as is appropriate (indeed, expected) for its age, the pin stem extends beyond the edge of the frame just slightly

~ Measures 1.25" diameter

c. 1900, in excellent condition

Price = $147.00