Sweet Heart: Antique Cabinet Card Portrait in Scallop Edged Cutout Heart porcelain inlay and with little arrows pointing

and with little arrows pointing everywhere so to sure which is which

then unfolded to reveal designs

especially for what it reveals about the construction of this dress--made with near as much care as if constructing an actual one

or in the air

Photos don't convey scale

Sweet Heart: Antique Cabinet Card Portrait in Scallop Edged Cutout Heart porcelain inlay and with little arrows pointingShe's got a great face and I love her hat with striped band, but for me this little cabinet card is really all about that scissor cut heart around her! c. 1880s 90s I believe, albumen photo. 3 1 8 x 3 16 as mounted, good condition, with general light wear to the photo, and scattered stains toning to the card.