Charming Little Pair of Pennsylvania Cut Paper Valentines hi mid-century haitian art The underside of the lid

The underside of the lid shows some greening of the copper

and it looks like there were a few layers underneath it

" I believe because of the little "ball in cage" whimsies at the end of their handles

nicely carved mask

At the same time

Charming Little Pair of Pennsylvania Cut Paper Valentines hi mid-century haitian art The underside of the lidJust a pair of little handmade valentines, which, between those fancy scalloped edges and crayoned hearts, I find hugely satisfying. There is writing in graphite inside, a little hard to read against the green, but one was definitely addressed to Grandma. There is a bit of a sheen to the green paper. 3 1 8" x 3 ea, closed. Good condition, early 20th c. I believe.