Bull horn, green velvet with floral patterns, ribbon ornamentation, and 2 photographs. American. Circa 1900
In rural cultures, the idea of beauty or decoration was founded on different principles — modesty, efficiency — than those employed by an urban person. This unusual hand-made folk art curiosity inset with heart-shaped photographs of a man in military garb and his companion, with its heart-shaped patterned stitching surround, was clearly crafted to decorate the home while embodying the couple's affection and romantic thread.
