{"product_id":"folk-art","title":"Antique Swedish Love Token Folk Art c1878","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully painted wash board with floral motifs, or love token, with it's original paintwork still holding strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paint is typically Scandinavian, a lovely folky item. It's dated to 1878 which can still be read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove tokens in rural Scandinavia used to be given to a loved one during courtship, useful everyday household objects. If the woman deemed the suiter acceptable, she would use the item with pride, if not, it would be returned. Upon eventual, and hopeful, marriage, all of the love tokens then became redundant and simply became keepsakes instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth x 9-11cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength x 38cm including handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas age related marks and wear, with historic treated woodworm, solid condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a condition report, or further images or a video, please feel free to contact us prior to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forge \u0026 Twine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57451717198148,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/3206\/1764\/files\/IMG_9789.jpg?v=1791802586","url":"https:\/\/forgeandtwine.co.uk\/products\/folk-art","provider":"Forge \u0026 Twine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}