'A Lover's Eye' Frameable Art Card gift wrapping We unearthed this never-opened box

We unearthed this never-opened box of European dip pen nibs circa 1940’s or 1950’s designed in the form of a hand with a pointing index finger

all approximately letter-sized

as with all of our stationery

because there were too many beautiful designs to narrow it down (over 50 overall)

'A Lover's Eye' Frameable Art Card gift wrapping We unearthed this never-opened boxInspired by the beautiful, romantic tradition of 'Eye miniatures' or 'lovers eyes' a hand painted eye of a spouse, loved one or child. Beginning in the late 1700's These talismans were usually commissioned for sentimental reasons and were often worn as bracelets, brooches, pendants or rings with richly decorated frames, serving the same emotional need. We have created this art card to share with you as a representation of this beautiful tradition. A