Give Me Your Dear Little Heart, c. 1840s Paper Lace and Die-cut Valentine with Interior Hand-written Verse scabbed peach 1 1/2" to 2 1/8"

1 1/2" to 2 1/8" tall

The handle flips up and down smoothly

perhaps too wise to take the bait

This small basket is woven--braided--entirely of hair

Give Me Your Dear Little Heart, c. 1840s Paper Lace and Die-cut Valentine with Interior Hand-written Verse scabbed peach 1 1/2" to 2 1/8"I'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.