Teacher's Gift

Teacher’s gift to a favored schoolchild.  Whimsical pen and ink drawing with a verse and anthropomorphic animals (owl, cat and rabbit) riding a donkey.  Note from teacher on the reverse side bears date 1881.  Very nice frame with some minor wear to felt surround. 10 1/2" W x 8 3/4" H.  Great early American folk art. (CE- 17)

 
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Teacher's Gift
 
 
Teacher's Gift

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