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Check out this incredible, antique piece of framed wall art! A famous print of Wallace Nutting, A Designing Maid depicts a lovely maiden sitting in a bright and beautifully decorated room, with the sun shining in through the window as the maiden works on her sewing project. This signed, hand-tinted print is framed in a wooden frame measuring approx. 23" x 19". The frame has some notable wear due to age, but the print inside appears to be in good vintage condition. Origin date unknown, est. 1910s. Wallace Nutting was born in Massachusettes in 1861 and died in 1941. "He created what one site called a “cottage industry” of affordable photo prints that graced the walls of many middle-class families. He sold 10 million prints, he said in his autobiography, which explains why so many of them are still around. His best years were said to have been from 1915 to 1925. Nutting hired workers to “colorize” prints of his photos, and a few were authorized to sign his name. Some of his colorists went on to make names for themselves, but none produced works that are as prevalent as Nutting’s. The prints were made from the actual photographs that he took on his country rides – later in carriages and cars. The negatives were printed on platinum paper and then hand-colored. They were sold in frames." (per myauctionfinds.com) Take a look at the pictures for the best description. A photo is as good as a thousand words and is the best description of cosmetic condition. Use your ZOOM TOOL to best see this item! Please look closely at the photos for condition answers. We describe items as best we can and as we see them. Some details may be missed but not intentionally. Condition of an item is our opinion. If you have any questions on the condition of these items let us know before you purchase! Thanks for looking!