C. Mid 19th Century Theorem Painted Flowers on Velvet with Sprig of Blue Bells, Period Frame northwest coast Box measures 4 7/8" x

Box measures 4 7/8" x 3 7/8" x 7/8"

75ʺ across and 5

I'm forever on the hunt for old painted whimsies

Very similar in manner to a Victorian die cut and paper lace valentine

may have lived abroad for some of the time

C. Mid 19th Century Theorem Painted Flowers on Velvet with Sprig of Blue Bells, Period Frame northwest coast Box measures 4 7/8" xI've got this theorem painting sitting near where I take photographs, and every time I pass it I am newly struck but how lovely it is, both brighter and more lush feeling than I remember. (As usual, much better in hand.) Mid 1800s I believe and likely New England, where theorem painting, made using many hand cut and layered stencils, was taught to young women of the upper classes in "finishing" schools. This one, as was traditionally the case, painted