C. 1840s Paper Lace Valentine with Watercolored Flowers in Period Lemon Gold Frame naive carving just as found

just as found

I'd guess this piece dates to the mid 20th century

I'm guessing 1940s-50s

which makes it just about the ultimate needlework to me

but certainly not a new one

C. 1840s Paper Lace Valentine with Watercolored Flowers in Period Lemon Gold Frame naive carving just as foundIt's always the season for a good valentine, but now its almost the specific season too and this is a very lovely one, paper lace with watercolor flowers in the perfect lemon gold period frame. C. 1840s. I think likely produced by H. Dobbs & Co., London, a renowned producer of valentines in this manner. Better than any box of chocolates and much more enduring! 6 5 8" x 4 7 8" framed, as found, under glass, in lovely lemon gold period frame. Beautiful