Valentine envelope
Publisher: Unknown
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'.
Bequeathed by Dr J. W. L. Glaisher, 1928
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1853-02-13
Accession number: P.14576-R
Primary reference Number: 215521
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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