Archery (The Archeress), c. 1830-40s Staffordshire Child's Mug folk art duck It seemed all about 1859

It seemed all about 1859 for me this week

To make some mirth it seems is meant

I have not tried hard to remove them

very good condition with a beautiful patina and I believe quite a bit of age

I love that it feels super mid-century but also very much product of singular sensibility

Archery (The Archeress), c. 1830-40s Staffordshire Child's Mug folk art duck It seemed all about 1859I can never resist an archeress, and really love that it is the sole girl here who holds the bow and arrow, while all the boys look on. With a nice big red target at the other end of the field, already holding three arrows, though no bullseye yet. A lesson in love and power for the kids of the early 19th century! 2 13 16 t x 2 7 8 d x 3 13 16 at handle. Overall very good condition, minimal crazing, with one tiny chip to the lip, primarily visible from