Life — January 14, 1897 — page 10: what you’re looking at

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# Design for a Frieze — Hearts to This page shows two decorative frieze designs featuring hearts and floral garland borders. Both designs depict groups of people in early 20th-century clothing arranged in social scenes beneath hanging flower arrangements and heart motifs. The upper design shows figures appearing to dance or socialize, with men in formal attire and women in period dresses. The lower design depicts seated and standing figures in what appears to be a more intimate social gathering. The title references "hearts," suggesting these are romantic or sentimental designs, likely intended as decorative wall borders or textile patterns for Valentine's Day or wedding-related purposes. The designs emphasize courtship, social interaction, and sentiment through their heart imagery and festive arrangement of figures.