C. 1840s Paper Lace Valentine with Watercolored Flowers in Period Lemon Gold Frame naive carving Mended one: 7 5/8" l

Mended one: 7 5/8" l x  3 3/16" t

which makes it just about the ultimate needlework to me

I'd guess this piece dates to the mid 20th century

I love the expression on the monk here--I guess meant to be St

the bold graphicness of these piecework squares in a grid of five by five against indigo blue calico I couldn't resist

C. 1840s Paper Lace Valentine with Watercolored Flowers in Period Lemon Gold Frame naive carving Mended one: 7 5/8" lIt's always the season for a good valentine, but now its almost the specific season too and this is a very lovely one, paper lace with watercolor flowers in the perfect lemon gold period frame. C. 1840s. I think likely produced by H. Dobbs & Co., London, a renowned producer of valentines in this manner. Better than any box of chocolates and much more enduring! 6 5 8" x 4 7 8" framed, as found, under glass, in lovely lemon gold period frame. Beautiful