Charmingly Naive 19th C. Roses Watercolor bible bookmarks Made by Royal Winton Grimwades

Made by Royal Winton Grimwades

The exposed flesh of his elbow really does it for me

I know that is Hudson River School and I am pretty certain 1830-1850 or so

A stern school mistress she seems to be

but I’m not quite sure what else this very lovely turned wooden case would have been made to hold

Charmingly Naive 19th C. Roses Watercolor bible bookmarks Made by Royal Winton GrimwadesI'm a sucker for a very naive watercolor of roses, and think this is quite a sweet one, found in Maine. Third quarter 19th c. I believe, with a partial embossed stamp to the paper at upper left. I especially like the detailing at the very centers of the blooms. A charming and cheering thing. 7 1 2" x 6 1 2" and in good condition, with an irregular lower right edge as evident, and a small stain over the right edge leaf.