Great Britain : publisher not identified, mid-19th century.
Physical Description:
1 card ; 25 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Undetermined
Related Content:
View a selection of digital images in the Yale Center for British Art's online catalogue
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/orbis:14877115
Classification:
Prints
Notes:
Valentine card. Cut and embossed white paper frame against pink paper backing. Fine cross stitch mesh mounted to back of frame. The phrase "To her I love" cross stitched in purple thread. Mounted on mesh is a smaller cut and embossed paper frame, with translucent paper interior, on which are mounted die cut scraps depicting motifs of love: a cupid, a heart. hands clasped, a dove mounted within gold leaf border. Stanza of verse is written in pen and ink.
Subject Terms:
Valentines -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Love.
