Victorian Punch Paper Embroidery with Clasped Hands - Forget Me NotThis late Victorian punch paper or punch work embroidery features the popular sentimental motto Forget Me Not along with one of my favorite motifs, a pair of clasped hands. Most often associated with the Odd Fellows, clasped hands also regularly appear in Victorian & Edwardian keepsakes related to marriage & friendship. The embroidery is in good condition with some water damage in the corners. Original frame. Measures 25 long.

it is not gold or gold plated and would be ideal for a collector who loves this look but isn’t ready to buy fine jewelry yet

but I would leave her as is

It is pure Aesthetic movement extravagance

Mid-19th century calling card case made of black lacquer with inlaid silver scrollwork and mother of pearl and a clasp similar to the photo cases of the same design

Cloistered nuns and monks made these to support themselves or charities

Classic vintage smut

for obvious reasons

extremely scarce black & white Victorian engraving of sideshow performers with P

Heavily worn with chipping to the frame and two holes in the canvas

literary critic

I like to use these as table covers

This fabulous