Scherenschnitte Cutout

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Pennsylvania, Mid 19th c. Ink cutout laid on cream paper. 9 ¾” x 12 ¼” with frame.
Great condition with minor imperfections, appears to be in the original black painted frame.
Provenance: From a prominent New Jersey Family.
Inscribed in center, Thomas Ansell.
The body of the work depicts intricate designs of figures, peacocks, animals and foliage with a ship and boat; Peace and Commerce