Vintage Marlow Woodcuts Silhouette Wall Plaque – Praying Child, Round Wood Frame

Description :
This vintage round wooden silhouette plaque features a delicately cut profile of a praying child set within a circular stained wood frame. The interior silhouette is finely detailed, showing curled hair and clasped hands, creating a quiet, devotional presence. The frame is marked “Marlow Woodcuts, Inc., Americus, Kansas,” identifying it as an American-made decorative piece. With its modest size and understated craftsmanship, this plaque reflects mid-century folk and devotional décor, suitable for wall display or shelf styling.

Era
Mid-20th Century (estimated, circa 1950s–1960s)

Style
Folk Art / Religious / Traditional Americana

Technique
Scroll-sawn wood silhouette mounted within a routed circular wood frame

Tools Used
Scroll saw, routing tools, hand sanding tools

History
Marlow Woodcuts of Americus, Kansas produced decorative wood silhouette pieces that were popular as religious and sentimental home décor during the mid-20th century.

Manufacturer / Maker
Marlow Woodcuts, Inc., Americus, Kansas (marked)

Measurements
4 ½" Ø

Condition
Good vintage condition with light surface wear, minor edge wear, and age-related patina; no major cracks or breaks observed; silhouette remains intact

Suggested Weight
1 lb (approx.)

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
8" x 8" x 4"

Item Number : P16126

Category : Art

Brand : Marlow Woodcuts, Inc., Americus, Kansas