Lithographed lace paper puzzle. The requisite contents of Lady's Dressing Case.

Publication details: F. Passmore, 124 Cheapside,[c. 1870].

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In this Valentine, the fripperies that might be found on a lady's dressing table, such as: lip salve, a wash to prevent wrinkles, and best rouge - are lifted to reveal sturdier moral qualities of truth, cheerfulness, modesty. There are twenty of these, with the large central message beneath 'The Casket' reading 'Virtue'. Below is printed: 'without these articles none can be complete'. Scarce, with the odd institutional example, Passmore evidently also produced a gentleman's version (National Archives: TG11/27).

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a finely produced valentine made from lithographed lace paper overlaying pink tissue cut flaps with hidden text beneath, (170 x 120mm), lace paper frayed with a little loss along bottom edge, very good

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