Foiled/ Tinsel Painting from 1969, handmade in beautiful colors. Three pieces with roses, daffodils and maybe pink geraniums. Signed on back from the maker with date. "Long Beach Craft Class 1969"
Tinsel paintings are reverse paintings on glass with smooth or crumpled metallic foil applied behind translucent and transparent areas; when viewed in candlelight or gaslight, the effect was one of shimmering highlights. In the first half of the 19th century, tinsel painting was taught to young women whose parents were dedicated to providing refined education for their daughters and paid for such special classes.