Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
Date:
ca. 1837
Object Number:
1953.197
Medium:
Wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Souvenir New Years token: heart-shaped
Object Number:
INV.8103
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Silk, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 15.2 x 7 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
printed: one side of cover, title of verse: "NEW YEAR'S TOKEN"
printed: opposite side of cover: "'I REQUEST FARTHER (sic) TIME MY SWEET ROSES YOU'LL SPARE"
Description:
Heart shaped pop-up book with sentimental verses on the outside covers and inside, suspended by a striped silk ribbon and with the same silk ribbon bow at the bottom; when completely unfolded, the book becomes round.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
