1941 Print Brazil Boy Bedroom Singer Sewing Machine Embroidery Pillow FZ7

This is an original 1892 color print of a young Brazilian boy in a bare bedroom. Shown on the desk is a Singer sewing machine. The company at the time of this image had 100,000 Brazilian debtors, who had yearned for the machine in order to clothe themselves and their families. The families would make monthly installments to the Singer debt collector for two years in order to pay off the machine.

Zdzislaw Czermanski was born in Krakow, Poland, and traveled to both France and Brazil before living in the United States. He is known for his caricatures and satirical pieces. Czermanski worked with a combination of watercolor, tempera, graphite, and colored pencil. Czermanski was well received in the United States and often published in Fortune Magazine.

CONDITION

This 119+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Color Print; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.5 x 7.5 inches; 17 x 19 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Czermanski, Zdzislaw. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

Zdzislaw Czermanski

Zdzislaw Czermanski was born in Krakow, Poland, and traveled to both France and Brazil before living in the United States. He is known for his caricatures and satirical pieces. Czermanski worked with a combination of watercolor, tempera, graphite, and colored pencil. Czermanski was well received in the United States and was often published in Fortune Magazine.

Keywords specific to this image: child, children, South America, Brazil

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