Fancy Tulip on Paper Lace, Lovely Monogrammed Watercolor on Embossed Card, c. 1840s, Boston swing lid changed significantly over time and

changed significantly over time and reveals a whole lot about the values of the times

Very good presumed antique (or if not antique

as described on the side of the box

all the more so a sailor/whaler made one

What I most love about punch paper embroideries is that they almost always incorporate text

Fancy Tulip on Paper Lace, Lovely Monogrammed Watercolor on Embossed Card, c. 1840s, Boston swing lid changed significantly over time andJust a perfectly radiant watercolored tulip on lovely embossed card. Monogrammed in ink at lower left, and "Boston" at lower right. And it was in Boston that I found it. C. 1830s 40s I believe, and a lovely gift if ever I saw one. 7 7 8" x 4 13 16". Very good antique condition, color just gorgeous.