Sailor's Valentine from Barbados

Sailor's Valentine from Barbados The History of Sailor Valentines


In the 18th and 19th centuries Barbados the most eastern island The shop was owned by the English brothers B.H.

Sailor's Valentines
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A sailors' valentine is a type of antique souvenir, or sentimental gift, originally brought home from a sailor's voyage at sea for his loved one between 1830 and 1890.[1] Sailor valentines are typically octagonal, glass fronted, hinged wooden boxes ranging from 8" to 15" in width, displaying intricate symmetrical designs composed entirely o

f small sea shells of various colors glued onto a backing. Patterns often feature a centerpiece such as a compass rose or a heart design, hence the name, and in some cases the small shells are used to spell out a sentimental message. Although the name seems to suggest that the sailors themselves made these objects, a large number of them originated in the island of Barbados, which was an important seaport during this period. Historians believe that the women there made the valentines using local shells, or in some cases with shells imported from Indonesia, and then the finished products were sold to the sailors.[1]
In his book Sailors' Valentines, John Fondas concludes that the primary source for sailors' valentines was the New Curiosity Shop, located in McGregor Street, Bridgetown, Barbados, and a popular shop where sailors would purchase souvenirs. and George Belgrave.[2] Fondas' research tells of a sailors' valentine reconstruction, during which the reconstructing artist found pieces of a Barbados newspaper inside the backing. Today, antique sailors' valentines are collectables, valued for their beauty and unusual qualities. Collector interest has sparked a resurgence in sailors' valentines as an art form, and shell kits and patterns are now sold at craft shops.[3] Many sailors' valentines, both new and old, can be found on Nantucket, Massachusetts.

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Photograph of a Gift From The Ocean Seashell ladies

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This is a Religious sand plaque, hand crafted in the US and overlaid with Barbadian Golden Sand

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Starfish ornament Starfish Surfer Ornaments -Wall Decor Christmas Ornament Beach Wedding Favors Souvenirs Hand painted starfish Surfers Male or female, Dark, white or pink Starfish , Sunglasses, Surfboard.

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Difficult to come by but now in stock Chiton Shell Plates from Barbados 50 Pale blue Chiton plates 7/8 - 1 1/4 long Ideal For Jewelry, mosaics, Crafting , Sailor valentine , Seashell Collectors, And Nautical Enthusiast These are cured but not polished to shine (In other words, they are in a natural…

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Photograph of Male and Female star surfers, The Starfish surfers were created and photograph by Sterlin Blackman

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This Photograph of my line of Surfing starfish, Product made and photograph by Sterlin Blackman For Gifts From The Ocean

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Seashell Doll Photograph by Sterlin Blackman

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Sailor Valentine Seashell doll,

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Sailor Valentine doll

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photograph of Seashell doll in garden

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