Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cut-Out Valentine: Heart Surrounded by Birds and Floral Motifs
Object Number:
INV.5466
Date:
c. 1800
Medium:
Pale beige paper cut-out
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 11 3/4 in. ( 21.9 x 29.8 cm )
mounted: 9 x 13 in. ( 22.9 x 33 cm )
Marks:
stamped in ink: at right: "ISAAC H. LEWIS"
Description:
Horizontal rectangular sheet with cut-out design made by folding sheet once down the middle; central heart surrounded by birds and foliage inside a rectangle with chain motif border.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.