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Renaissance silver valentine, 1840s

Renaissance silver valentine, 1840s

Image Reference: 55536
Artist/Photographer: Meek
Image Date: 1840s
Measurements: 18 x 11.5 cm
Medium: stationery
Collection: Ephemera
Library Reference: VAL1/033
Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

Description: Embossed and die-cut renaissance scene with flanking columns and urns with flowers, details painted in silver. Central panel covered with green net and surrounded by printed pink paper roses, through which can be seen the interior design. Inside is a green foliage border enclosing a figure and printed rural scene in a bower. Below the border is a book with the words: 'Without your love I ne'er can live and for your heart my own I'll give.' Handwritten message: 'Good morrow valentine.'
Published by Meek.

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