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Unknown Artist English, 19th century

The Breast Once Touched by Cupid's Dart (valentine)

c. 1840
Collaged elements and pen and blue ink on blue accented and embossed ivory wove paper
24.9 × 20.4 cm (9.8 × 8 in)

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