Camels Forever: Vintage Folk Art Cigarette Pack Wreath iron key but a very similar larger

but a very similar larger portrait of the same subject was sold by Swann Galleries in 2021

a well known New York Bowery district photographer of the 1880s

Some warping to the board

I think I might feel a bit like Fred Flintstone stabbing a piece of cheese with one of these little forks--they're pretty primitive

There is a very thin black line on one side

Camels Forever: Vintage Folk Art Cigarette Pack Wreath iron key but a very similar largerI can never resist these intricately folded cigarette pack tramp art prison art wreaths, this one made from many dozens of Camel wrappers, the silver foil reflecting light, and the yellow gold shining like the sun. I like these just hung from a nail on the wall (especially a collection of them together), but also perhaps the perfect Christmas tree topper! 5 1 4" d, very good condition, c. mid 20th century.