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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;springfld.arsenal, post: 46911, member: 54&quot;]Freddie Forensic sez:&nbsp; One question we want to answer even if some don&#039;t think is the bottom line is &quot;About when was this painting put in that frame?&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>OP&#039;s 2nd post, 2nd pic shows partially a little metal hanging fixture on the right.&nbsp; When was that particular type first made?</p><p><br /></p><p>Look at the stained wood frame, perhaps made of oak.&nbsp; Pretty thin frame members for an old-time frame, isn&#039;t it?&nbsp; When did wood stains become commonly available to consumers (looks like a canned stain to me, but how do you tell?)&nbsp; How far back does the practice of staining wood go, for similar items?&nbsp; The oak has been stained to make it look like walnut, but it is an amateur stain job, with some spots missed.&nbsp; Frame made of commercial oak moulding? </p><p><br /></p><p>Look at the wood backing we can&#039;t see very well in the photos.&nbsp; Any clues there?</p><p><br /></p><p>Look at the nails-exactly what kind-how much oxidation?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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