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19th Century Valentine
$575List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 11.63 in (29.55 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- Style:Early Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Nantucket, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: AD-125-80 WIY1stDibs: LU903918066361
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