SOLD Melancholic Looking Young Man Against Whispy, Moody Painted Backdrop magazine holder Spotting this as I walked

Spotting this as I walked into an antiques show in central Mass last weekend set my heart racing and made me swoon

I know the wire attaching the front legs

Signed Blanche Parsons on reverse

I'd think it has well over a hundred years on it but remains in fine structural shape

5 1/2 x 3 9/16 and in good condition

SOLD Melancholic Looking Young Man Against Whispy, Moody Painted Backdrop magazine holder Spotting this as I walkedA very dreamy feeling one, with the super wispy branches of the painted backdrop seeming just right to match the rather melancholic look of this young man. I like the out of focus ness of his hands and lower body, too, while the details of the backdrop were captured with perfect clarity. Nice and moody, and the parting of this young man's bangs looks like curtains opening, which feels just right too. 3 3 8" x 2 1 4". Folded forward lower right corner,