Some time ago, I bought several antique frames and daguerreotype cases. The cases had come apart, so I decided they'd make beautiful frames for love tokens.
The papercut, woven pieces are usually made from aged, stained, watercolored paper. Sometimes I print copies of 18th and 19th century letters on the papers that I age. Such is the case with this love token.
The edge of the metal frame is embossed with "Waterbury, Conn. No.13"
Behind the photo, this inscription was written in pencil: "this picture was taken in Oc. 26th 1861, Liverpool, Pary Co., Pena". I believe that to be Perry County, Pennsylvania.
This case frame is 1/2 of the frame with Heart in Hand on Velvet listed separately.
Lean this lovely valentine on a shelf or display it on a miniature easel.
This piece measures about 2 3/8" x 2 3/4".
I always hand cut my hearts and hands with big utility scissors. No templates or die cuts are ever used.
The last two photos show this collection, front and back.
