Heart-shaped Valentine with origami folds and verse

Collection — Box: BW-5

Identifier: MS-0767

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This item is a heart-shaped Valentine with origami folds which hang from a ribbon. It was created approximately in the 1840s. The front and back of the item are hand colored, and it unfolds to form three different flower patterns. Each flower has eight panels featuring a short poem or verse. The item measures approximately 18 x 17 cm at its widest points.

Dates

Creation: approximately 1840s

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Contact Special Collections for more information. Collection is open for use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.

Biographical / Historical

There is currently no biographical information on the creator.

Extent

.167 Cubic Feet (1 legal size folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This item is a heart-shaped Valentine with origami folds that hangs from a ribbon. It was created approximately in the 1840s. There is currently no biographical information on the creator.