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Why do they call it tramp art?

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Why do they call it tramp art?
Tramp art is called thusly because artists made it from everyday discarded items, such as pallets, cigar boxes and other sources of found wood. This art form was popularly crafted from 1870 to 1940. Browse a collection of authentic tramp art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Large french tramp art folk mirror 1900's
By Tramp Art
Located in BELFORT, FR
Large french tramp art folk mirror, 1900's. Very beautiful.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Tramp Art Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, US
This tramp art piece showcases exquisite craftsmanship, with its slant-front design that lifts to
Category

20th Century American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Wood

"The Graduate" Masterpiece Tramp Art Carving
Located in York County, PA
Masterpiece tramp art carving: "THE GRADUATE" This exceptional tramp art figure and podium
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

velvet trimmed tramp art box
Located in Seattle, WA
charming tramp art box with mirror held by carved tab
Category

Early 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Mirror

Tramp Art Box, c.1890
Located in Savannah, GA
A three lid pedestal tramp art box, circa 1890s. Larger compartment under top. Velvet lined. 10
Category

Antique 1890s Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An especially sweet four-drawer hand-carved "tramp art" box. The top is decorated with a symbolic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

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