1957 Homing / Racing Pigeon Portrait Photograph, 300 Miles child's watercolor This is a terrific old

This is a terrific old turned wood box in near perfect condition

It measures 21" across by 17" tall

with Mexico painted on its side

extending as if offering two hands to shake

probably late-ish 19th century

1957 Homing / Racing Pigeon Portrait Photograph, 300 Miles child's watercolor This is a terrific oldFinding this and a second racing homing pigeon photograph together at an estate in Gloucester, MA this weekend made me super happy the very existence of homing pigeons makes me happy, really, with a fascinating history of service as carrier pigeons, and I think these vintage photographs are just really beautiful. I have found a few similar photos in Naval archives, but think most likely these came from the collection of a breeder. A handwritten note