Intensively Engraved Antique Printer's Plate early 19th century watercolor and her long dress

and her long dress

Nice and fat and plush

And the interior of the top section is lined with old newspaper which close inspection reveals is advertising quack medic Dr

I come across examples of this particular Holgate stacker from time to time

My general philosophy is to buy things whose sheer existence makes me happy

Intensively Engraved Antique Printer's Plate early 19th century watercolor and her long dressI just love the surface of this old printer's plate, with the names of Sam Scott and John Oaks consuming much of it, but various smaller letters and marks filling every centimeter between and around them, and many more on the back side, too. I find the whole thing super satisfying, and the detailing on the letters spelling out Sam Scott especially fantastic. 8 1 2 x 4 3 16 and in very good condition, found in Adams County, PA