Boxed Holiday Ornament A TOKEN OF LOVE - Extending a Hand in Friendship repro die cuts She carries a silver and

She carries a silver and gold garland embellished with a paper banner that reads HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Dating to the 1890s or so

Sugar pips are baby pink and mint green and a little on the fat side

The front of each piece features a handpainted design of florals - flowers in a vase

the card wishes MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY - in other words

Boxed Holiday Ornament A TOKEN OF LOVE - Extending a Hand in Friendship repro die cuts She carries a silver andJust a short time ago, a lovely girl I knew passed away suddenly. Her mother was griefstricken and shut out the world, not wanting to speak to anyone. I knew it would take time for her to heal but I also wanted to let her know that I was thinking of her. This is what prompted me to create this small ornament. Starting with a porcelain hand, I covered the piece in ribbons and lace. I then added some gold glitter stars, a hand sewn French Revival ribbon