Valentine
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Valentine

TitleValentine
ArtistEsther Howland
Date1847–70 19th century
MediumCameo-embossed, open-work lace paper, chromolithography, colored paper
ClassificationEphemera
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Richard Riddell, 1981
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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