Valentine (?), calligraphy, to Mrs. N from Frank H Fretz
Hatboro (Pennsylvania or Indiana?), February 16, (18)60
“In vain to live from age to age / While modern bards endeavor / I write my name upon this page / And gain my point for ever.”
The delicacy of both the sentiment and rendering are endearing, and Mrs. N was lucky to have such an admirer (on Valentine’s Day, or perhaps her birthday?). Enlarge the image in your browser to see the intricacy of the embellishments. Fretz appears in various online search engines in a modest way. 6-3/4” wide x 8-7/8” high
1 comment:
This is so beautifully done!
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