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Forget Me Not Valentine card
Publisher: Unknown
Buff embossed paper with shaped edges mounted with a second layer of silver embossed paper affixed with paper springs and a flower garland scrap as a rectangular frame affixed with paper springs to the second layer. A central oval needlework panel is affixed at the centre of the second layer. It is embroidered in purple and red silk with a title and verse: 'FORGET / ME NOT / OH! IT IS SWEET, / TIS PASSING SWEET, / THOUGH IN A / DISTANT SPOT, / TO KNOW THAT / TILL AGAIN / WE MEET, / THOU DOST / FORGET ME / NOT.'.
Bequeathed by Dr J. W. L. Glaisher, 1928
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
Applied textile
Embroidery
Collage
Accession number: P.14417-R-33
Primary reference Number: 215262
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Forget Me Not" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/215262 Accessed: 2024-11-16 08:49:01
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