19th Century Single Pink Rose Watercolor collegia NY" printed in silver on

NY" printed in silver on the top

The pewter walnuts themselves are terrific objects

for Max Schmeling

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standing for its maker

19th Century Single Pink Rose Watercolor collegia NY" printed in silver onI just can't resist these old floral watercolors, and perhaps roses most of all just such tenderly done things. I'd like to think this single rose was given to the object of it's maker Lizzie's affection, and that perhaps the five old horizontal fold lines meant she had to fold it up small and slip it inside a book, say, to deliver in secret! 5" x 7". Staining along the bottom edge and scattered, and some wear along the fold lines, but great color