Sweet Heart: Antique Cabinet Card Portrait in Scallop Edged Cutout Heart porcelain inlay with its wonderfully shaped wooden

with its wonderfully shaped wooden spokes and steel (nice and heavy_ rim

Details offer the truest sense of color

then unfolded to reveal designs

especially for what it reveals about the construction of this dress--made with near as much care as if constructing an actual one

Sweet Heart: Antique Cabinet Card Portrait in Scallop Edged Cutout Heart porcelain inlay with its wonderfully shaped woodenShe's got a great face and I love her hat with striped band, but for me this little cabinet card is really all about that scissor cut heart around her! c. 1880s 90s I believe, albumen photo. 3 1 8 x 3 16 as mounted, good condition, with general light wear to the photo, and scattered stains toning to the card.