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Valentine envelope: P.14346-R-22

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Valentine envelope

Maker(s)

Publisher: Unknown

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Description

A large, 4to-sized envelope of white glazed card with ornate embossed designs in gold and dark blue on the recto and simpler embossed designs in dark blue on the verso. The envelope is not addressed. The envelope has been affixed to the album leaf using two stickers with a red printed border.

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

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Embossing

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.14346-R-22
Primary reference Number: 214408
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 14 February 2017 Updated: Friday 26 January 2018 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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