Antique Folk Art Watercolor Bookplate in Hand-Carved Period Frame hand-formed vase After his death in 1852

After his death in 1852

but I just couldn't pass her by

Hang it from a ribbon in the office or studio both to be used as needed and enjoyed the rest of the time

At some point a few pads were added

Antique Folk Art Watercolor Bookplate in Hand-Carved Period Frame hand-formed vase After his death in 1852This antique watercolor with hex type star at center, done on what looks like the inside of a book's back cover, is just the sort of thing I am forever opening antique books in hopes of finding but never do! It looks to me this one was deemed special enough to frame long ago, and may have lived in this lovely hand carved framed since the beginning; perhaps the frame was made just for it, as it fits it exactly. I love the saturated colors and how