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Offering this framed example of a Victorian antique framed display of a calling card hair work display.
This framed piece is a collection of Victorian paper ephemera, specifically an autograph book page or a sentimental note paired with a decorative Victorian Calling Card.
This features a hand-written note or autograph album page dated May 9, 1878. It includes the handwritten sentiment "Forget not your friend" and is signed by Mary L. Leeach, accented with a chromolithograph floral illustration of roses.
This is an ornate, die-cut Victorian calling card featuring a woman emerging from a flower, surrounded by lilies and a dove. During the late 19th century, exchange of these highly decorated cards was a crucial social ritual for introductions visits.
The Loop of Hair: The small, braided lock of hair attached to the bottom card is an example of Victorian hairwork. Keeping or gifting locks of hair from close friends, lovers, or family members was a common, deeply sentimental custom used to create mourning tokens or keepsakes of affection.
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