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Why do they call it tramp art?
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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.
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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
$14,500
"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
$1,800
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