1820 American folk art watercolor on paper wedding fraktur of bride and groom, hand written verse at the top reads, "With kisses sweets and words complete, I shield her from all harm. Made for Marthew (or Matthew) Ogden the 20th of January 1820", man in frock coat and top hat, bride in dress with lace front and wearing tiny slippers, sponge painted flowers on either side of couple, 8 3/4" x 7 1/2 ". Condition - Fold marks & staining from old tape.

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