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Valentine envelope: P.14576-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Valentine envelope

Maker(s)

Publisher: Unknown

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Description

A small, white envelope with an embossed rose on the opening flap. The envelope is empty, but would have contained a valentine for a child. A handwritten name and address in black ink on the recto: Richard Lipscombe Esqre Junr / Holywell Hill / St Albans / Herts. There are three legible postmarks on the verso: 1853 / 14 FE ; HITCHIN / FE 13 / 1853 / A; ST ALBANS / FE 15 / 1853 / A'.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Dr J. W. L. Glaisher, 1928

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1853-02-13

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.14576-R
Primary reference Number: 215521
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 14 February 2017 Updated: Monday 29 May 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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