This is a beautiful Victorian Valentine card before they became established as they are now. It is likely to be 1870s and is an amazing piece in it's original lacey envelope. It features a full and beautiful dried flower bouquet to the front. The left side is slightly folded over and it has beautiful cut out design to the edges and around the pot of the bouquet. It has a very romantic poem - Dear One, This Humble Token, from the field, I send to you an emblem of My Love Unchangeable".
It is evidently hand crafted and opens nicely to reveal an unused middle. The envelope is beautifully embossed and the whole piece is stunning and large, with the card measuring 6.75 inches high. The card and the envelope have aged related wear including a small pen mark on the envelope.
It is a very rare and very charming piece which will display beautifully, particularly framed.
As a vintage or antique item, it will show signs of age and patina. This is a lovely very old item.
Please look at the photos carefully and please do ask any questions, I am happy to help.
