In 18th and early 19th century America, popular amongst some Pennsylvania Quakers, this form of handmade love token included a penned message within mazelike linear bands enclosing English text. It is possible to follow the text along more than one path and still come out with a sensible message. To read the text from any entry point, one rotates the token.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Another decade older and still charming!
This fine example of calligraphic American folk art turns 210 years old Friday, December 9th!
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