19TH C. HAND-PAINTED EPSOM DERBY FRAMED SILK SCARF

19th century hand-painted Epsom Derby, (of Surrey, England), framed silk scarf, commemorating the winner of the 1887 race -- Merry Hampton. Details include:

• Text in center:
  • Merry Hampton, By Hampton - Doll Tearsheet, Winner of the Derby, Trained by Gurry, 1887, Ridden by Watts, The Property of Mr. Abington
• Surrounding the central design are small decorative vignettes with information about the previous winners from 1780 to 1886. 
• Framed under acrylic in a black wooden frame.

Dimensions: 

Viewable - 32.5 x 31"

Framed - 42.5 x 41.5"