c. 1857 Ink and Watercolor Hand-drawn Schoolwork Map of Eastern Hemisphere on Laid Funnel Piller Gun They feel of a piece

They feel of a piece with those antique house and church shaped tole painted still banks I like so much--in the same palette too

Drawing itself shows small scattered stains but is overall in very good condition

then varnished over

Done on the back of a French tailor's receipt

I believe the owner was in the military

c. 1857 Ink and Watercolor Hand-drawn Schoolwork Map of Eastern Hemisphere on Laid Funnel Piller Gun They feel of a pieceOne more this week by a young William Donaldson, c. 1857 his name and the date I know from a few others found along with this one, including two state maps listed last week. Ink and watercolor, quite beautifully done, the mass of an undivided Asia making Europe look tiny. 7" x 5 1 4" Center fold crease as evident. Very good condition, ink clear and color very strong.