Mattie and Ollie's Watercolor Butterflies, 1881 rudder I didn't actually know the

I didn't actually know the meaning of the phrase "Charge of Quarters" when I found this sign

While one of these days I vow to try my hand at woodworking

Good still for holding matches

which is a whole world unto itself

These four are from a larger group of 19th c

Mattie and Ollie's Watercolor Butterflies, 1881 rudder I didn't actually know theI believe this watercolor likely came out of a Victorian friendship book and what a wonderful articulation of friendship to have one butterfly painted by Mattie, age 11, and one by Ollie, 9, fluttering happily together since 1881. Sweet and lovely. 7 1 8" x 4", very good antique condition.