Give Me Your Dear Little Heart, c. 1840s Paper Lace and Die-cut Valentine with Interior Hand-written Verse ecuadorian weaving with fish One can position his swinging

One can position his swinging arms to stay in a pose—fists raised

and opens to a cardboard pocket with this same great zig zag rainbow inside

with other little amusing bits and fabulous illustrations throughout

with a red painted steel gnomon (the part that casts a shadow)

no breaks or splits or repairs

Give Me Your Dear Little Heart, c. 1840s Paper Lace and Die-cut Valentine with Interior Hand-written Verse ecuadorian weaving with fish One can position his swingingI'm always so happy to turn up early paper lace valentines of this sort worlds away from die cut examples from a few decades later. And often, as here, lovely handwritten verses inside. Give me your own dear little heart. We will be happier than if apart. Then mine I will give to thee! The your valentine I'll be. Signed "Sincerity" (rather than Sincerely) which I think is quite nice. 4 3 4" x 3". Excellent antique condition.