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Unknown Artist American, 19th century

Affections Offering (Valentine)

c. 1850
Collaged elements with watercolor and silver and gold paint on cut and embossed ivory wove paper (lace)
24.5 × 20.1 cm (9.6 × 7.9 in)

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