TOOTHLESS GRANNY . . .Sixth Plate

Held her spectacles and a half plate sized mother of pearl dag case in her wonderful worn hands. Pinned to the pad is an identification: “Rev. Abner Reeves wife.” Bold contrast and great reflected depth mitigate any mold spiders and small brass mat scrapes. A slight touch of rouge was applied to her ancient cheeks. Narrow patina mimics the design around her. I have to add how pleasing her portrait was. She comes in a whole case.