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Lilac and lace bird valentine, c.1840s

Lilac and lace bird valentine, c.1840s

Image Reference: 55515
Artist/Photographer: Kershaw & Son
Image Date: 1840s
Measurements: 18 x 12 cm
Medium: print
Collection: Ephemera
Library Reference: VAL1/014
Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

Description: Delicate die-cut and embossed lace-like surround with cameo effect church windows, birds, urns and flowers. Central panel of applique song bird above two bunches of grapes applied and enhanced by hand-painted foliage. Lilac backing card produces a Wedgewood effect. Sketch of a child on the back of the card. 'Mrs S' in ink handwritten into a space bottom right of central panel.
Produced by Kershaw & Son, London.

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