Heart in Hand Papercutting / 1867 French Letter

This artwork is handmade, hand cut, and hand woven using a variety of old papers.

The background paper is an old French letter, dated 1867. There are remains of a wax seal on the paper.

The hand is cut from a vintage translucent paper. 

The heart is from an old pale pink, French paper.

A soft blue French paper used for the cuff.

Antique velvet frames are getting harder to find at affordable prices. This one is a shabby chic, worn frame. The back has a small ring for hanging.

Size: 6 1/2” x 8”