Sachet with birthday message; yellow satin, silver butterflies.

ca. 1875
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Sachet with birthday message; yellow satin, silver butterflies.
  • Artist: Anonymous, British, 19th century
  • Date: ca. 1875
  • Medium: Glazed white cameo-embossed lace paper with silver embossing and butterfly pattern in the corners, yellow satin, chromolithographed die-cut floral scraps, white paper, black ink, white silk fringe, white silk ribbon for pull tab, scented wadding for sachet
  • Dimensions: Width: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
    Length: 5 7/8 in. (15 cm)
  • Classifications: Ephemera, Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Richard Riddell, 1981
  • Object Number: 1981,1136.890
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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