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Cf. 'The Valentine & its Origins', Frank Staff, p. 89, illustration number 112.
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JOHN WINDSOR
A cameo embossed and pierced paperlace valentine card stamp marked Windsor, the centre with applied paperlace envelope titled 'Our Marriage Certificate', opening to reveal a folded Marriage License printed by Marks & Sons, it reads '1861. Marriage Solemized at St. Bride's Church, Goose Green, in the County of Fairyland. When Married: Febry. 14th. Name and Surname: John Hymen. Hannah Love. Age: 19. 16. Condition: Batchelor. Spinster. Rank or Profession: Peace Maker. Residence at the time of marriage: Bliss Street. Cupids Bower. Father's Name and Surname: John Hymen. Edward Love. Rank or Profession of Father: Match Maker. Ring Maker', married by 'Thomas Cupid', 7 x 4¾in., c. 1850's.
A cameo embossed and pierced paperlace valentine card stamp marked Windsor, the centre with applied paperlace envelope titled 'Our Marriage Certificate', opening to reveal a folded Marriage License printed by Marks & Sons, it reads '1861. Marriage Solemized at St. Bride's Church, Goose Green, in the County of Fairyland. When Married: Febry. 14th. Name and Surname: John Hymen. Hannah Love. Age: 19. 16. Condition: Batchelor. Spinster. Rank or Profession: Peace Maker. Residence at the time of marriage: Bliss Street. Cupids Bower. Father's Name and Surname: John Hymen. Edward Love. Rank or Profession of Father: Match Maker. Ring Maker', married by 'Thomas Cupid', 7 x 4¾in., c. 1850's.