A charmingly old-fashioned keepsake box from the 19th century . Made entirely of embossed cardboard covered in light blue paper, it bears the word "Baptism" calligraphed within a delicately drawn floral design. Traces of its past are visible on the reverse, along with a period administrative stamp. A typical object from 19th-century religiouvs ceremonies, carefully preserved and imbued with a sense of poetry.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: late 19th century ✦ Dimensions: 12 × 8 × 2.5 cm ✦ Material: cardboard covered with embossed paper ✦ Condition: visible signs of wear, stable and legible overall
An iconic decorative object from religious rituals of yesteryear – ideal for collectors of religious memorabilia or antique stationery.
