A Stunning Antique Edwardian Pocket Framing Case with Celluloid Plaque Portrait, WW1 Services Photograph U.S.A Studios selling London Province 1914

A Beautiful Edwardian Celluloid Plaque Portrait, Sepia Photograph and Travel Framing Case of an Austere Young Lady Possibly a Nurse or Government Services Agent

Produced by the U.S.A Studios* Which was also known as the American Photographic Company*
The London Provincial branch was Established in 1909 by photographer John Harry Woolf
The firm was particularly successful during the First World War period
This piece can be dated between 1909-1915 when the London Provincial branch was operational

The case is slightly domed by design to the top
It is made from wood and clad in a burgundy faux leather with a fine gold lattice finish around the borders and With U.S.A Studios in gold on the back of the case
It opens with a push button mechanism to the front
The hinged base lifts up to present the portrait at an angle

On the inside the portrait is cradled in a maroon coloured velvet, the top is lined with selling a maroon coloured silk and also bordered with the same fine gold lattice as the outside of the box

In Excellent near perfect condition with just light handling wear to the case

This lovely and very collectible piece would make a fantastic gift
Great to display

Dimensions

Height 2cm
Width 5.5cm
Depth 7cm