Archery (The Archeress), c. 1830-40s Staffordshire Child's Mug folk art duck which reads Letter suit ('letter

which reads Letter suit ('letter to follow') on the front

I might just put them to decorative use

To make some mirth it seems is meant

It seemed all about 1859 for me this week

Since finding a very elaborate one in Nashville a few months ago

Archery (The Archeress), c. 1830-40s Staffordshire Child's Mug folk art duck which reads Letter suit ('letterI 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