994 - Unknown (19th century), Delicate paper craft. Forget-me-not, congratulatory card

Unknown (19th century), Delicate paper craft. Forget-me-not, congratulatory card Unknown (19th century): Fine paper craft featuring a forget-me-not with dried grasses, 19th century, congratulatory card Technique: Congratulatory card on paper Date: 19th century Description: A beautiful blend of nature and art. The sheet comes from a collection of greeting cards from the Biedermeier period. Please see our other listings. These friendship and greeting cards are charming, but also particularly interesting cultural and historical artifacts from that era. At the end of the 18th century, it became customary, especially in Vienna, to pay courtesy calls to one another at New Year’s and to send visiting and greeting cards. Keywords: 19th century, Biedermeier, Botany, Austria, Size: Paper: 8.5 cm x 7.0 cm (3.3 x 2.8 in) Condition: Very good condition. With scattered light creases.