Striking 19th Century Geometric Perspective Pair of Diagrams in Ultra Black Ink spool timer was a commercially-prepared water blending

was a commercially-prepared water blending floral essential oils in a water-alcohol base

It is absolutely the embroidered portrait of "Old Faithful" on the center square that sold me on this baby/child's quilt

with just light aging to the paper and a couple of very small tears on the front

Minor dryness/cracking along the very top edge of the leather

Lovely pin prick type detailing along the sides and back and toe

Striking 19th Century Geometric Perspective Pair of Diagrams in Ultra Black Ink spool timer was a commercially-prepared water blendingThis one came out of a large c. 1870s century folio filled with all sorts of things, including a whole notebook of geometric perspective drawings, listed separately, and an assortment of handwritten notes on everything from wax flower making to casting. Included were a handful of single page loose perspective drawings, executed in black ink, which I think so good on their own I am listing individually this one to my eye just a stunner, showing the