Lavender Petals, Ochre Stem, Wonderful 19th C. Pennsylvania Schoolgirl Watercolor simple old watch holder between the silver and those

between the silver and those stars adhered to the wide pink ribbon on either side

There are a few small stains on the backing fabric

Lower corners mended as noted and general wear

I'd guess this one saw wartime

With nicely done ears and hand especially

Lavender Petals, Ochre Stem, Wonderful 19th C. Pennsylvania Schoolgirl Watercolor simple old watch holder between the silver and thoseOf all the things found in the last two weeks, this one feels to me the dearest at the moment. 19th century, likely done by a school girl, probably in Pennsylvania, watercolor on lined paper. A flower that also looks like a figure wearing a skirt, with ochre leaves looking both like pears and like boxing gloves, and a pointed end, roots, like a carrot, or a blade, or a ballerina on point. Looks a bit like an ice cream cone too. Layers of life and