Don't Forget Me (valentine) by Joseph Mansell

Don't Forget Me (valentine) 1845 - 1850

drawing, print, paper

drawing

natural stone pattern

circular oval feature

naturalistic pattern

cake food

print

paper

pattern background

ethnic pattern

organic pattern

england

flower pattern

water

pattern repetition

layered pattern

"Don't Forget Me (valentine)" is a delicate and sentimental Victorian valentine created by Joseph Mansell between 1845 and 1850. The card features a delicate lace pattern, hand-painted roses, and a central medallion. The sentiment "Don't forget me" is inscribed on a ribbon tied around a star, emphasizing the theme of enduring love and remembrance. This small-scale work, now in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies the romanticism and intricate craftsmanship characteristic of Victorian valentines.