Valentine Materials L M

Visual A-Z of materials used in the making of 19th century valentines L-M
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John Johnson Collection, Bodleian Library
a white doily with flowers and butterflies on it, in the middle of an ornate frame
Metallic ornaments. Embossed Dobbs, Bailey & Co. Watermarked Joynson(C) Bodleian Library, University of Oxford: John Johnson Collection: Valentines 5
an ornately decorated wall hanging with flowers and other things on it's side
Mother of pearl. Embossed paper by Meek. (C) Nancy Rosin Collection
an ornate frame with flowers and lace on the edges is hanging from a wall in a white room
Lace. (C) Bodleian Library, University of Oxford: Harding Valentines 1
a card with scissors and flowers on it
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Metal hook, paper crook, cotton bow, fibre, scrap, [c. 1860-1880]. (C) Museum of London. ID no: 34.170/510
a ring is sitting on top of a piece of paper that has been cut in half
Wedding ring inside Valentine with linen label. (C) Nancy Rosin Collection
an ornately decorated wall hanging with cherubs
Lace. (C) Bodleian Library, University of Oxford: Harding Valentines 3
an art work with flowers and butterflies on it
Linen. Starched linen leaves. (C) Bodleian Library, University of Oxford: John Johnson Collection: Valentines 10
two pictures with flowers on them, one in the center and one in the middle
Mirrors. (C) Bodleian Library, University of Oxford: John Johnson Collection: Valentines 12
a bouquet of flowers in a glass vase on a lace doily with butterflies around it
Metal. (C) Bodleian Library, University of Oxford: John Johnson Collection: Valentines 10
an ornately decorated tile with blue and white trimmings on the border is shown
Linen label. Linen labels were a side-line of valentine manufacturers. (C) Nancy Rosin Collection
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a decorative plaque with an angel holding a flag
Mother of pearl book and Golden paper “Dresden” angel by Endletzberger. New Year precursor of Valentine. (C) Nancy Rosin Collection
an ornately decorated wall hanging with cherubs
Lace. (C) Bodleian Library, University of Oxford: Harding Valentines 3
an image of a piece of art with people on it
Lace. (C) Bodleian Library, University of Oxford: Harding Valentines 3
an old fashioned card with two oval glasses on it
Metal 'buttons'. (C) Bodleian Library, University of Oxford: John Johnson Collection: Valentines 7
two oval mirrors with writing on them, one is gold and the other is white
Mounts: stock mounts for valentines and other cards, with prices. The JJ Coll has a large collection of these. (C) Bodleian Library, University of Oxford: John Johnson Collection: Valentine Mounts 1