to the Salon of Flemish Art
From the Private Collection
of Peni Powell
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Poinsettias
Poker work with color on wood plate
Digital Image Thanks to Peni Powell
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Pyrographic Outfit
Pyrographic tool, early 20th Century,
Displayed with its instructions and accoutrements
Stored in its own wood box
Also shown are some small plaques
Burned by the original owner
Plus a wood box in pristine condition
Factory stamped with a design of roses
Then partially burned in with this tool by its original owner
Digital Image Thanks to Peni Powell
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Roses Box
Close up view of same box shown above
Factory stamped with a design of roses
Then partially burned in with this tool by its original owner
Digital image thanks to Peni Powell
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Queen Wilhelmina
Pyroengraved wood plate with red color applied to tulips
Thayer and Chandler design
Digital image thanks to Peni Powell
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Advertisement
Gibson Girl Print on Plush Cushion Cover
Ready to pyrograph Offered Free with Purchase of Pyrographic Set
Digital image courtesy Peni Powell
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Pyrography on velvet, plush, silk, and other materials is not so common or well known as pyrography on wood, gourds, and leather. Nevertheless, it is obviously not a new idea.
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Bejeweled Maiden
Poker art on wood plaque
An additional technique for enhancing pyrographic works in the early 20th Century was to inlay them with glass gems. The punch tool set (partially visible in lower right corner) and gems for this purpose were another offering of the Flemish Art Co.
See the punch set in the Antique Pyrographic Tools Exhibit upstairs in the E-Museum.
Digital image courtesy Peni Powell
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Indian Chief Paddling Canoe
Poker art on wood cutout hanging
Digital image courtesy Peni Powell
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Chair
Poker art decorating wood chair
Digital image courtesy Peni Powell
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Vintage
Elaborate poker art ("pyromania") decorating wood plate
Digital image courtesy Peni Powell
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Frame for a portrait
Poker art decorating wood frame of a photographic portrait
Digital image courtesy Peni Powell
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Profile of a Lady
Delicately detailed pyrography on circular wood plaque
Digital image courtesy Peni Powell
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Although not a pyrographic artist, collector of antique poker art Peni Powell is a well known decorative artist and teacher, who has co-authored four publications featuring her art work and techniques for painting on wood. Peni is also an avid gardener.
For more information about Peni Powell's Flemish Art collection, her own art publications, and her beautiful flower garden, visit her website: Palette of Colors or e-mail Peni directly.
Read an illustrated article entitled
Peni and Lee Powell: Displaying Their Collection of Flemish Art to learn how Peni and her husband have integrated their substantial collection into their home décor.
See examples of pyrographic accessories and books from the Powell collection included in the E-Museum's Antique Pyrography Tool Exhibit.
You are leaving the salon of Flemish Art from the Private Collection of Peni and Lee Powell. You can return to the:
Antique Art Hall or continue on your tour to one of the following:
Pyrographic Art Exhibit Halls:
Your questions and comments are welcome and appreciated.
Please e-mail Curator.
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