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606. Lot of Two Hand Colored Valentine Prints, Early 19th Century

First of features an oval scene of a young woman playing a lute while a gentleman spies from behind a tree. Surrounded on all four sides with hand written verse. Interior shows paper water-mark reading Fellows 1819. Measures apprx 9-3/4" x 7-3/4". Second Valentine displays a scene of a woman receiving a note from Cupid, at her feet are a pair of love birds. A hand written poem boarders the image on all four sides and around the edge, a hand-painted border of garland and flowers. Measures apprx 9-3/4"H x 7-3/4"W. Watermark is Smith & Allmutt 1821.



50/100   Sold $92.00
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