Antique Valentine Heart with DevilEdwardian paper heart depicting a nude maiden minding her own business in the woods with a mischievous devil peaking at her from behind the trees along with a cheeky Guy de Maupassant quote. Presented in a gold wooden frame. Refer to photos for size and condition.

This one retains its original lid

At the center is a hand colored scene depicting women getting music lessons

this mourning poem honors the death of Mary Girvin who died in 1868 at the age of 23

They were briefly popular during the 1850s-1860s before being superseded by the even cheaper but sturdier tintype

either empty or filled with dried flowers

Shoulder: 15”

contents are complete

There is no scent listed and I couldn’t find another exactly like this

Though many miles we parted be

In addition to clothing

fitted to hang on its own

This one dates to 1840