Appliqué Valentine

first half 19th century

Not on view

Appliqué valentines were popular during the nineteenth century in both England and America. A valentine that could be opened, revealing private verses to the reader, appealed to the Victorian sensibility. Eight flowers are incorporated into this valentine; the blossoms lift to reveal romantic messages, appropriate for a game of fortune.

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Title: Appliqué Valentine
Artist: Anonymous, 19th century
Date: first half 19th century
Medium: Watercolor, pen and ink
Dimensions: 5 1/4 × 7 3/16 in. (13.3 × 18.2 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ephemera
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Richard Riddell, 1981
Object Number: 1981.1136.158
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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