1821 Derby Archery Society Archeress Watercolor Miniature in Period Frame large carved cross arm or leg

arm or leg

and the number 55631 written in pencil in the upper left corner

The darkening of the ground toward the top of the painting is also a bit unexpected

4 3/4" l x 2 1/4" t

I believe these were made by Knightsbridge

1821 Derby Archery Society Archeress Watercolor Miniature in Period Frame large carved cross arm or legThis one I'd be especially glad to keep for myself. I've developed something of a thing for antique images of archeresses, and what a lovely example is this little watercolor, with our young woman with bow and arrow apparently wearing the official uniform of the Derby Archery Society in 1821! A perfect late Valentine, though of course I think its always the right time for one, even better when that one of a 200+ years old beauty. Perfectly housed in a