Strayed Heifer Reward Note, York, Maine, 1868 portrait watercolor with a whole drama swirling

with a whole drama swirling around him

and this I think is the most beautiful of the former that I've had in my possession

which makes the surface almost tar-like

--on the face of this sterling medal both lovely and poignant

plus a full head of hair

Strayed Heifer Reward Note, York, Maine, 1868 portrait watercolor with a whole drama swirlingThis one gave me pure joy to find earlier this week in southern Maine, a stone's throw from York, where it originated. The perfect, says it all title "Strayed" and then this great description of the ears of the strayed heifer in question, and "suitable reward" offered to whoever might help determine its whereabouts. I do hope Albert Young and his prized young red and white heifer were reunited and spent many more years together. 7 3 4 x 4 7 8 and in