Small American folk art watercolor painting of a young couple. Very detailed and painted in a naive manner during the second half of the 19th century. They are both beautifully dressed in the fashions of the era, he is holding a cane, wearing a suit and derby hat, and she has a fancy hat, jacket and skirt. She is holding a bouquet of flowers out towards him.

Housed in a criss-cross style carved folk art frame with old wavy glass in place.

Watercolors on paper. Circa 1860-1880.

Unsigned but with a note in pencil on the back of a partial envelope from a former owner that reads: "Am sure grandma received this picture from a school teacher. He made the picture and frame." The envelope is postmarked 1941 from Denver, Colorado and addressed to a couple in Lafayette, Indiana.

PAINTING (sight): 4" x 5 1/8" (10 cm x 13 cm)

FRAME: 8" x 9" (21.5 cm x 22.5 cm)

PROVENANCE: See above.

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Painting in good condition with some lighter abrasions to the surface, mostly in the background and a few small spots (see photos). Frame with light wear and original glass with bubbles and waves.