fair
horn
bird
leaves
nest
hand
lute
daw
sun
eye
hand
eye
hen
lawn
valent
hand
eye
letter
can
flame
ewer
yew
[inkspot?]
eye
ant
butt
eye
yew
eye
hand
deer
letter
yew
heart
hat
yew
[inkspot?]
hand
bee
hat
arm
butt
yew
Valentine’s Rebus
Fair is the morning the bird leaves its nest
And sings a salute to the dawn
The sun in full splendor, embroiders the east
And brightens the dew on the lawn
Tis Valentine’s day and my love I address
This letter can boast of a flame
So pure and so true I want words to express
But I ask you to give it a name
And while my dear love on this letter you gaze
Heave a sigh for a heart that is true
And believe that it such warm affection conveys
As exists for no other but you
Date: 19th century
Description: Hand-drawn, found in one of the Library’s collection of scrapbooks.
Language: English
Repository: Chetham’s Library
Tags: 19th-century, love, valentine