Christmas Greeting

This ornamental wooden bookmark features hand-painted floral decoration in a teardrop medallion, surrounded by incised neoclassical ornament. The piece exemplifies late Victorian decorative arts, when bookmarks served both functional and gift purposes. The painted bouquet—rendered in vibrant enamels with naturalistic detail—sits beneath a heart motif and star, while a blue silk ribbon attached at top completes the object. Such items were popular Christmas presents, bridging utility with artistic craftsmanship during an era when reading and book collecting marked refined domestic life.