On Writing, Marvelous Early 19th C. Ink Drawing with Poem in Period Frame wooden coutout distinguishing sea from sky

distinguishing sea from sky

and though I have not taken it out of the foil frame it does seem to have a bit of a blue-purple tint so believe it is likely the former

Includes a biographical outline and selected bibliography

3 3/4" wide x 2 1/2" deep x 3 1/8" tall (4 1/8" tall including leather pull

there may be a bit of roughening around the bottom edge of the dome but minor if so

On Writing, Marvelous Early 19th C. Ink Drawing with Poem in Period Frame wooden coutout distinguishing sea from skyThis one, I deeply feel, was meant to pass through my hands and I'd be quite content to have it stay in them, I love it so much, but I'd really love it to find its way to a true writer, as what could be better than this marvelous bird hung above one's writing desk, delivering daily inspiration? Early 19th century American, I believe, and found in Maine, black ink on what I believe is wove paper. A few words elude me but for the most part the poem is