Charming Victorian Valentine with Die Cut Pig and Flower mid-century modern pitcher made all the better by

made all the better by some paint loss around the edges

which remains in terrific shape

to be incorporated as front and back panels of a Kuna woman's blouse

I'd guess mid- to late 19th century

Charming Victorian Valentine with Die Cut Pig and Flower mid-century modern pitcher made all the better byIn my book it is always time for a Valentine, and I think this is quite the charmer, though it might take the right sort of recipient to appreciate an implied comparison to a little piggy! I believe this is a fairly early one, c. 1870s or so, with what looks to me like hand coloring for the blue ground and tan pig, and then I believe gold foil on the cutout bit just above. Blank inside so ready to be sent now, though also I think certainly frame