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Sailor's Double Valentine-For My Dearie, Barbados, circa 1885

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    Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine", Barbados, West Indies, Circa 1885 A double sailor's valentine with Spanish Cedar box...
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    West Indian Sailor's Valentine, Circa 1880 The large single sailor's valentine is composed from a variety of shells in concentric and geometric patterns, centred with a heart motif, surrounded by three flowers; within an octagonal stained wood frame. Dimensions: 13.86 inches wide x 13.82 inches (35.2cm wide, 35.1cm high) THE SAILOR'S VALENTINE A sailor's valentine is made of one, or, more often, a hinged pair of octagonal wooden display cases lined with fabric. Small shells, seeds, or other materials are glued to the fabric, usually forming a colorful design. The name "sailor's valentine" comes from the fact that there is usually a sentimental phrase, such as "Forget Me Not," "With Love," or other sayings that we use on Valentine's Day. The shape is thought to come from old compass...
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    Sailor's Valentine of Large Size with Motto "A Gift of Love", The octagonal sailor's valentine is in a hinged mahogany and pine case, each side containing groups of artfully arrange...
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    Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Art

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  • Gwen, a Named British Sailor's Woolwork
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    British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie, The Gwen, Circa 1875 The small British sailor's woolie depicts a starboard view of the brigantine Gwen sailing on a calm blue sea and flying...
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