1957 Homing / Racing Pigeon Portrait Photograph, 300 Miles child's watercolor probably late-ish 19th century

probably late-ish 19th century

with Mexico painted on its side

5 3/4" x 4 3/8"

It measures 21" across by 17" tall

but the photo still really great

1957 Homing / Racing Pigeon Portrait Photograph, 300 Miles child's watercolor probably late-ish 19th centuryFinding this and a second racing homing pigeon photograph together at an estate in Gloucester, MA this weekend made me super happy the very existence of homing pigeons makes me happy, really, with a fascinating history of service as carrier pigeons, and I think these vintage photographs are just really beautiful. I have found a few similar photos in Naval archives, but think most likely these came from the collection of a breeder. A handwritten note