Ben Franklin, Early 20th C. Wayne Blouch Graphite and Watercolor Drawing 14 inch ruler On the reverse it is

On the reverse it is signed by a David Schultz in blue ink and dated 1860--(along with numbers running 1-9 first forwards then backwards)--suggesting perhaps that its maker was in fact David and perhaps that it was made to mark the birth or life of Abraham

but would also make a fantastic pillow

and even if locking a lock to a bridge to seal one's love is a bit of a cliche at this point

a glowing orange street lamp too

This one has lived quite a life

Ben Franklin, Early 20th C. Wayne Blouch Graphite and Watercolor Drawing 14 inch ruler On the reverse it isI've been pulling some things out that I've been sitting on a while, this watercolor drawing of Ben Franklin among them. A pretty great portrait I'd say of a man with no shortage of ideas, holding up what perhaps is meant to be a lightening rod even if just a metaphorical one! A pretty terrific patchwork of color on that jacket and vest and tie, too, and billowing pipe, and spectacles that seem to cover just one eye! Though unsigned, I know it is by