Silhouette

Q: This silhouette belonged to my mother, so it’s probably from the 1920s or 1930s. It’s 6 1/2 inches in diameter. The only markings on the back are “7/14” and “225.” It’s in good condition except for a few scratches. I’m curious as to its worth and age. A: Silhouettes were popular from the late […]

Antique and Vintage Silhouettes Popular Again

Silhouette portraits were popular from about 1790 to 1840 in the United States. The simple cut paper or painted profile was a faster, less expensive alternative to a full–color painted portrait. A silhouette artist would use lighting methods to outline and then cut or shade a likeness of his subject in a relatively short time. […]