Printed Ephemera — 1845-1880
Will you be my Wife? herewith I enclose A ring
Valentine's card with light green cover and gilded lace paper border embossed with roses. In the centre is printed 'Will you be my Wife? herewith I enclose A ring'. Below is an opaque plastic ring and an applied garland of embossed paper flowers and foliage.
The introduction of the penny post in 1840 meant sending cards became easier and cheaper. A thriving business developed in central London producing cards and card components. This card was originally in the collection of Jonathan King, a stationer and newsagent who ran his own business making cards on Essex Road.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- 34.170/124
- Object name:
- Will you be my Wife? herewith I enclose A ring
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- Production date:
- 1845-1880
- Material:
paper, ink, plastic
- Measurements/duration:
- H 120 mm, W 83 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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