White Bordered Camberwell Beauty, 19th Century Ink and Watercolor Butterly antique bone jack straws and the print was mounted

and the print was mounted to board

the bluebird includes the names of Gertrude H

4 3/4” l x 5/8” d and in very good condition

but the latches on the back are missing (easily replaced with a couple of wire loops) so as of now the lid just rests on top

The shiny deep red paint is just perfect

White Bordered Camberwell Beauty, 19th Century Ink and Watercolor Butterly antique bone jack straws and the print was mountedA few last 19th century ink and watercolor butterfly drawings from a portfolio of half a dozen or so I purchased from a favorite dealer in the Hudson River Valley several weeks ago. This one is identified at lower left as a White Bordered Camberwell Beauty, and a beauty I think it is less showy than some but finely and richly rendered. And with a subtle shadow rendered in ink wash along the right side. Lovely. 9 1 4" x 7 1 4" and in very good