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| Decorated 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 1 7/8" hinged box valentine with gold metal clasp. Lacquered paper box with silver embossed die-cut trim. Cameo scrap of woman holding dove. A smaller die-cut version of the same image adorns the inside of the box lid. When opened the box reveals a multi-layer diarama type valentine with hinged scraps and lace paper. Scraps of women and children of various ages and sizes, also winged angels and cherubs. A dandy approaches a woman with a valentine. Enhanced with roses, various types of birds, etc. A scrap with fuchsia at top is captioned True Love be my guide True Victoriana. No maker identified. Condition: some wear on box exterior. The surface on cameo image on cover is crazed. |
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