"Faubert Or Lavette, Work From Newfoundland."
Faubert or lavette. Object made by the Newfoundland, also sometimes called work of patience, in this case seamanship in the lower part, this type of object was made on board boats to be offered to the wife, the latter given to their bride sealed a pledge of loyalty, thus proving a permanent thought during the long months of absence and during the making of the Faubert. Here our sleeve bears the first and last name of the future wife Alice Epiar. Souvenir 1903. Payment by bank transfer. Free shipping.