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Hambleton Dean Buckingham February 14th, 1826. Valentine

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  • MEDIUM: Hand-made valentine,

    DATE: 1826.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 18 1/4 x18 1/4" (47 x 47 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: The handwriting on this piece states, "Hambleton Dean Buckingham February 14th, 1826. The rose is red the violet blue carnations sweet and so are you. As sure as grapes green on the vine grew you for my valentine. My lot was cast and so I drew and fortune granted it to be you. Therefore if you to me respect, My valentine you will accept; But if that you me do disdain return my valentine again."

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition, save for toning, framed.

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