Block numbered in two places: 3294 (3 and 2 defaced), also 1367 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two women, both holding pieces of fabric, perhaps blankets or laundry; one is seated and the other stands behind her.
The valentine shows a woman and a man facing each other across a counter. He holds out a yellow piece of fabric for her to examine., Text: Sir Foppleton Frisk of folded shreds, / Silks, Satins, Laces, Cottons, Threads, / How oft I say "oh! did I ever," / My heart breathes quickly "No I never.", Provenance: McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector.
Packing label for Washington Mills, the Gloucester, New Jersey textile factory, established by David S. Brown in 1844, which specialized in imprinted textiles. Contains a border with a mosaic pattern in red, blue, and green., Philadelphia on Stone, POSP 270, Gift of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1875]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department BW - Advertisements - W [P.2002.67.75]
