Double Hearts / Daguerreotype Case Frame American_farmhouse A wise old owl sits

A wise old owl sits in a tree

The front is an eclectic but wonderfully combined collection of textiles

This folk art love token is made from early 1900 papers

* Pair of lavender sachets - by Blue Jean Primitives - $7

a solid lavender cotton

Double Hearts / Daguerreotype Case Frame American_farmhouse A wise old owl sitsSome 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. The papercut, woven pieces 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 edge of the metal frame is embossed with "Waterbury, Conn. No. 13" Behind the photo,