Many Times Framed 1870s-80s Naive Graphite Portrait of Joseph L. Everitt (with Architectural Drawing on Reverse) wax resist The hinges are well secure

The hinges are well secure and the interior clean

Pattern squares range in size- smallest about 2 1/8"

and hence an easier carrying forward of the past into the future

There is one ding near the bottom edge of the box on one side

with gilded ears and tails

Many Times Framed 1870s-80s Naive Graphite Portrait of Joseph L. Everitt (with Architectural Drawing on Reverse) wax resist The hinges are well secureThis portrait drawing came out of an old, falling apart sketchbook I found in Pennsylvania, definitely of the place. I have not found a definitive record for Joseph L. Everitt but haven't done a deep dive; I have found a few Everitt families in Pennsylvania in the 1800s. I believe this drawing dates to the 1870s or so, and just find a wonderfully charming portrait, especially for the marvelous framing, many times over! And for his tiny hand, tucked