1821 Derby Archery Society Archeress Watercolor Miniature in Period Frame large carved cross some I believe were made

some I believe were made as snuff boxes

Thin in places and thick in others

As such it feels quite Victorian

just visible from the backside

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

1821 Derby Archery Society Archeress Watercolor Miniature in Period Frame large carved cross some I believe were madeThis 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