Victorian Punch Paper Memorial with Hair KeepsakeNewly released from my collection is this rare Victorian punch paper bookmark, a memorial for a child who died in 1850 at just 7 years old.

Duyckinck et M

where it usually denotes the death of a child

is made of silver plated metal

this is simply how the piece was made

the book appears to be complete & the pages themselves are clean & in good condition

Perfect for summer

The horseshoe-shaped wreath itself measures about 8” wide and the shadow box measures 17

This 2 inch beauty was lovingly preserved in an early 19th century frame with slightly convex glass

These late Victorian portraits of two women posing with flowers in nature are beautifully composed

This is a rare

About 75% full

Probably one of the most unusual antique religious chalkwares I’ve seen