This looks to me like a photo of a painting cut out and mounted to the backing. I am curious - Brian, can you tell if the frame was a real frame or if it is a painting/illustration of a frame? If it is the former, it is cool to think that that actual painting may be out there somewhere. If it is the latter, I wonder what printed item this was cut out of.
I am curious about the paper too. Can you post some close up photos out of the holder? I wonder if it is albumen or something else (including possibly not a photo but something that was printed) and the texture, sheen, and potential silvering will help.
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