Fancy Tulip on Paper Lace, Lovely Monogrammed Watercolor on Embossed Card, c. 1840s, Boston swing lid all the more so a

all the more so a sailor/whaler made one

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

4 3/16" x 3"

but I have looked and looked but not been able to find another vase like this

with a bit of exposed wood at the tip of one ear

Fancy Tulip on Paper Lace, Lovely Monogrammed Watercolor on Embossed Card, c. 1840s, Boston swing lid all the more so aJust 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.