Printed Ephemera — 1841-1880
Ever Thine
Valentine's card with two layers of embossed and lace paper, the under layer has been gilded. At the centre of the card is set a piece of satin fabric handpainted with flowers and the wording 'Ever Thine'. This is surrounded by coloured paper and fabric foliage and a paper peacock with a feather tail. Inside the card is an oval shaped satin pad applied to which is an embossed and coloured 'scrap' of a flower arrangement, featuring pansies. The pad is bordered by cotton netting, part painted silver.
Victorian Valentine's cards like this could be made from commercially-produced papers. Paper lace was a popular card base and printed scraps would be added to adorn and personalise the cards.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- 34.170/48
- Object name:
- Ever Thine
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- Production date:
- 1841-1880
- Material:
paper, ink, cotton, feather
- Measurements/duration:
- H 187 mm, W 120 mm
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- Record quality:
- 80%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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