Mid 19th C. Watercolor Portrait of Catherine Leida Hibbard, Richmond, Indiana in Wonderful Period Frame woman in kimono I believe this was likely

I believe this was likely a front matter page of a much studied book

but it's pretty terrific

Pieces measure 1 5/8" l x 13/16" w x 1/2" thick

1960s or 70s I believe

Terrific patina especially to the carved head

Mid 19th C. Watercolor Portrait of Catherine Leida Hibbard, Richmond, Indiana in Wonderful Period Frame woman in kimono I believe this was likelyA difficult one to shoot due to glare from the glass, but a lovely watercolor portrait of a lovely woman I think, who is identified in a handwritten note on the back of the frame as Catherine Leida Hibbard of Richmond, Indiana, 1827 1868 and between her kind face, the elaborate frame (encircling her in gold and purple velvet) and the note on the back I have to believe this Catherine was very well loved! I'd guess she was in her early 20s or so when