1860’s/1870’s Embossed & Gilded Paper Lace Valentine- from the Carroll Alton Means Collection - image 1 of 10
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1860’s/1870’s Embossed & Gilded Paper Lace Valentine- from the Carroll Alton Means Collection

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Sentimental memorabilia, books, dolls, sewing heirlooms & holiday treasures from the 1850's-1950's
Forget Me Not Antiques specializes in the mementoes of women and children from the Victorian and Edwardian eras
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I am pleased to offer a late 1860’s/early 1870’s paper lace valentine from the extraordinary valentine collection of esteemed author, collector, appraiser and ephemerist, Carroll Alton Means.

This valentine measures 3 ½” x 5 ¼”. It is a gilded, embossed paper lace folder over a pale green background with die cut scrap decoration. Green, orange and blue wafers are glued behind to add color. The center cameo has a gilded frame around mesh that overlays a portrait of a lovely young woman. A paper spring is attached behind the frame to push it forward for a three-dimensional effect. Inside is an inserted paper with the profile of a woman and a message printed in purple:

WOMAN
The fairest flower the green earth bears
Bright with the dew and light of heaven
Is, of the double life she wears,
The type, in grace and glory given
By soil and sun in equal shares

The valentine is in good condition with several points to note. The bottom right corner is missing a piece of lace and has separated from the bottom center. There is album residue on the four back corners.Please examine the photos and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

While you are here, do enjoy the other valentines I have available at this time. Thank you for visiting my shop today.
Item id: RL2458
Item type: Antique