Small Early 19th Century Folk Art Watercolor, Bluebells carved book cover The paint job

The paint job

The Band of Hope referred to here is a temperance organization for working-class children founded in Leeds in 1847

and perfectly enhanced by the gold frame

which swing  to and fro

They are in good overall condition

Small Early 19th Century Folk Art Watercolor, Bluebells carved book cover The paint jobThis is one of three small watercolors I purchased together, all dating to the first half of the 19th century and I believe all by the same maker. I think these rich blue bluebells with their super long stamen are pretty perfect, and indeed look rather as if ready to chime! Really a sweet one. Paper size 4 1 2" X 3 3 4" and in very good condition. There is a light crease at lower right corner, minor.