"Me Take Yo Likeness Mitsi" Antique Drawing of Artist and Old Woman serape The top of the box

The top of the box seems to have met the tip of many blades

19th century I would guess

the cup is in good condition

including yourself

"Me Take Yo Likeness Mitsi" Antique Drawing of Artist and Old Woman serape The top of the boxWhat a curious and charming old drawing! The handwritten cursive running along below the image I believe reads "Me Take You Likeness Mitsi," I assume articulating the action of the seated artist, engaged in drawing the old woman, presumably Mitsi, standing before him. A curious model she is, and what is with this giant hand she is holding out toward him, dramatically contrasting with the second little arm and hand at her side? She seems only to have