C. 1830s Ink Silhouette of Woman in Original Frame mod but I'm not sure) to

but I'm not sure) to the wood on the handle nearish the head of the brush--but sill very lovely

and there is one tiny bit of something adhered to the surface of the lid

a smiley face

box is 1/2" deep

it would be especially great at the center of a table with a potted orchid

C. 1830s Ink Silhouette of Woman in Original Frame mod but I'm not sure) toThe frame (with pretty little acorn at top holding a hanging ring) tells me that this inked silhouette dates to the 1830s or so, though probably once held glass, which is long gone. Thus, there is wear and aging to the painting and paper, including some loss to what appears to have been gold painted details on her hair and bodice. I kind of like the effect, lending it some extra aura, but with her quite prominent nose still very clearly pronounced!