Once seen as plebeian, tramp art is beginning to be taken seriously.

Also included is the "rustic" style, including Tramp Art, together with examples of mass production early in the 20th century.

For folk-art enthusiasts, there is more than the usual whirligigs and tramp art.

These sculptures call to mind that species of folk art known as Tramp Art.

All sturdy constructions, some have the "chip" decoration that marks them as "tramp art."

The shop specializes in the one-of-a-kind handmade objects known as Tramp Art, which date from about 1880 to 1940.

As cybertechnology has emerged in the last five years, interest in tramp art has increased, and prices have taken a big jump.

She started collecting the intricately carved boxes and frames, then went on to discover large pieces of Tramp Art.

Tramp Art, an acquired taste as far as many people are concerned, is gaining ground on the collecting circuit, and prices are rising.

These carved pieces, known as tramp art, are widely sought today, and are often found at country fairs and flea markets.