✨ True Antique Victorian Ephemera (c. 1850s)
This is a beautiful and documented piece of Mid-19th Century Victorian ephemera (c. 1840s–1860s), a personalized keepsake that has been carefully preserved in a miniature frame.
The accompanying tag confirms its origin as a \"Mid 19th C. hand colored calling card\".
Key Features
Antique Medium: Original engraving/print on cardstock that was hand-colored with delicate watercolors, highly typical of sentimental Victorian-era cards.
Sentiment: Inscribed with the friendship motto: \"The memory of my friend shall be as changeless as the Cedar Tree,\" a popular sentimental quote of the era.
Signature: Personally signed on the front by the original Victorian owner: \"Mary D. Smith\". This personalization is a desirable feature for ephemera collectors.
Miniature Frame: Housed under glass in a rustic, handmade wooden frame, held together by small pins and blue thread. The entire framed piece measures approximately 3.5 inches wide by 2 inches tall.
Provenance: Includes a later gift tag dated 4-11-95 that establishes its recent history as a cherished, treasured gift.
Excellent antique condition for its age.
The card itself is well-preserved under glass.
The rustic frame shows appropriate age and wear, including patina, which adds to its authentic, folk-art character.
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