Fancy Tulip on Paper Lace, Lovely Monogrammed Watercolor on Embossed Card, c. 1840s, Boston swing lid prompting "cheerful" to pop up

prompting "cheerful" to pop up

changed significantly over time and reveals a whole lot about the values of the times

but I have looked and looked but not been able to find another vase like this

as described on the side of the box

with new paper/card cut to line the compartments

Fancy Tulip on Paper Lace, Lovely Monogrammed Watercolor on Embossed Card, c. 1840s, Boston swing lid prompting "cheerful" to pop upJust a perfectly radiant watercolored tulip on lovely embossed card. Monogrammed in ink at lower left, and "Boston" at lower right. And it was in Boston that I found it. C. 1830s 40s I believe, and a lovely gift if ever I saw one. 7 7 8" x 4 13 16". Very good antique condition, color just gorgeous.