Printed Ephemera — 1841-1859
In remembrance of me
Handfinished Valentine's card comprising a sheet of pink lace paper, cameo embossed with images of cupid, columns, vases and flowers. The sheet has two open panels revealing motifs applied to the inner sheet below. Applied under the top panel is a white paper roundel with silver embossed flower frame printed 'In remembrance of me'. Through the lower heart shaped panel can be seen an applied oval shaped paper illustration of a the head and shoulders of a young girl, with a silver embossed paper frame. This is a sample card only, as also applied to the card is a gilded and flower embossed paper cartouche with handpainted number '07' referring to producer's product code.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- 34.170/539
- Object name:
- In remembrance of me
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- Artist/Maker:
- King, Jonathan
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- Production date:
- 1841-1859
- Material:
paper, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 100 mm, W 70 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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