Blue Heart in Hand in Embossed Copper Frame ditty_bag I used a tiny polka

I used a tiny polka dot cotton for the double-fold binding

It is still a lovely sewing tool for one’s collection

The metal frame is early 1900s

faded gilt design goes all around the exterior edge AND the interior edge of the case

I made and sold it several years ago

Blue Heart in Hand in Embossed Copper Frame ditty_bag I used a tiny polkaSome time ago, I bought several antique frames and daguerreotype cases. The cases had come apart, so I decided they'd make beautiful frames for love tokens. In this instance, I used the interior, embossed copper frame and glass. The heart and hand are usually made from aged, stained, watercolored paper. Sometimes I print copies of 18th and 19th century letters on the papers that I age. Such is the case with this love token. The tiny ring and cuff are