A Gift of Affection, Victorian Paper Lace and Die Cut Valentine with Excellent Color and Faces early 20th century art But the pipe cleaner tail

But the pipe cleaner tail remains and he’s structurally it's in solid shape

but that might be my guess

The paper tag pinned to her dress is partially torn

Hand-carved of earthenware and finished with enamel glaze over white slip

A Gift of Affection, Victorian Paper Lace and Die Cut Valentine with Excellent Color and Faces early 20th century art But the pipe cleaner tailA handful of Victorian paper lace valentines today, because 'tis almost the season, and what a lovely thing to give to a beloved, including oneself. I'm fussy about ones I like, choosing these several from more than a hundred 19th c. examples I had the joy of perusing last weekend which had been collected over many years by a major Maine based paper dealer, whose collection was not long ago acquired by another Maine dealer and friend. And I must say