One More Victorian Paper Lace Valentine: Book of Love pen holder and works great

and works great

but clearly also great just for playing around with creating pattern

what a cat--channeling a tiger

as it would make a striking addition to a carefully set table

I have a feeling the rudder beside him was the maker's proudest accomplishment

One More Victorian Paper Lace Valentine: Book of Love pen holder and works greatI've listed a handful of Victorian paper lace valentines today (scroll down a bit to find the rest) because 'tis almost the season, and what a lovely thing to give to a beloved, including oneself. This one though I saved for last, to be the topper of listings this week because what a perfect (and much needed) thing this golden book of love! This, along with the others, I chose from more than a hundred 19th c. examples I had the joy of perusing last