In addition to being wonderfully primitive
On the reverse is a note that the subject was/is believed to the be "James Homestead Molton-Boro" which I believe refers to Homestead of James French (1845-1919)
just as an apple should be
For me the best thing about this drawing is Mary's watering can
I wouldn’t have known to look for this
William Cuyler 's (Cuylerville, NY) Beautiful Condition Leather "Bill Book" Signed October 5, 1825 folk construction In addition to being wonderfullyThe great joy for me of being a dealer is going out in the world to look for things, and I like to look at everything. This wallet I found digging through boxes at a treasure trove of a shop near Albany, NY, the longtime owner of which buys mostly straight out of estates in the area. The leather here is buttery soft, the strap completely in tact and soft too, and the buckle on back still in great shape, such that it can indeed be fastened closed