On hold Francess D. Fish's 1874 Hand-drawn Watercolor Map of Ireland odd fellows logo 20 sets of cards

20 sets of cards

Each measures 7 1/4" x 4 7/8" and they are in great

this maker took a somewhat looser approach

and with what appear to be black glass beads for the eyes

This enamel painted

On hold Francess D. Fish's 1874 Hand-drawn Watercolor Map of Ireland odd fellows logo 20 sets of cardsI'm forever in search of lovely old hand drawn maps, just like this one of Ireland, done by a Francess D. Fish in 1874, in the days when drawing such a beautiful map as this would have been school work. At the bottom is a handwritten comment by an instructor affirming Francess' accomplishment: "very nicely and carefully drawn." Indeed! Quite a feat to pack in all these counties and cities and towns and mountains and rivers too. Ink with watercolor