{"product_id":"c-1850s-1860s-french-mother-of-pearl-aide-memoire","title":"c. 1850s-1860s French Mother of Pearl Aide-Memoire","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis stunning aide-memoire or notebook circa mid-19th century features a gorgeous carved mother of pearl cover and watered silk interior, as well as a small pencil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarving depicts a seated woman overlooking a cityscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInside the small notebook (10 pages including inside covers) there is a French stamp which reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eno. 92, rue de Richelieu,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eprès le Boulevart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eci-dev. Palais Royal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDépôt de G. Palmer,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eParis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e__\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly enough, it seems as though this address is where the first croissants were sold between 1837 and 1839. At least that's what came up when I researched this address! This piece seems to date from a bit later than that, but I cannot find any information by searching the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Measurements +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3 3\/4\" x 2 5\/8\" x 1\/2\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Condition +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLovely condition with some minor wear. Tiny chip on top edge and bottom right corner of front cover. Some minor soiling of the silk lining and wear along the paper spine. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Please read +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis item is not new, and as such, it has wear commensurate with age. As with all older vintage and antique items, please handle with care.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll items are sold as-is, and I do my best to point out all condition issues and provide a detailed description and photographs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnless specified, items have not been cleaned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI do not accept returns or offer refunds. Please see all photos, read the entire description, and ask any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Witchy Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49973557494010,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/7319\/4490\/files\/IMG_7918.jpg?v=1785698048","url":"https:\/\/www.the419plug.com\/products\/c-1850s-1860s-french-mother-of-pearl-aide-memoire","provider":"The Plug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}