Printed Ephemera — 1850-1890
Vol. 1 The Book of Love Sentiments. A Souvenir.
Valentine's card with cream satin panel and lace paper scalloped border painted silver. In the centre are two layers of rectangular shaped card. The top piece is printed 'Vol 1 The book of Love Sentiments a Souvenir' and has gilded border and metal gold foil tinsel ornament of a bird. The under piece of card has two small coloured illustrations, one representing a wedding, the other illustrating the same wedding couple in a rural setting with cupid in the background. Both illustrations are framed with a gilded metal foil tinsel. The front of the card is also decorated with dried foliage, fabric and paper leaves, flower 'scraps' and a metal foil cross and anchor.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- 34.170/66
- Object name:
- Vol. 1 The Book of Love Sentiments. A Souvenir.
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- Production date:
- 1850-1890
- Material:
paper, ink, cotton, metal foil
- Measurements/duration:
- H 177 mm, W 120 mm
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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