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| 604. Lot of Two Large Valentines, circa 1880's
Lot includes two fancy, fold out Valentine cards. First of lot has cream lace paper decorated with scraps of children and flowers and a small printed greeting of "Affections offering". Top layer attached to front by way of four paper hinges so as to give a "3-D" or "pop-up" effect. Card is made from embossed paper with a lacy edge and has a printed poem, "Love's Treasure", on the interior. "1880" inscribed in graphite on verso. Measures apprx 7" x 4-1/2". Second of lot is has two layer of lace paper decorated with scraps of putti, a stork and a message of "My heart is Thine". The second layer is backed with blue silk. The embossed and color printed card has a hole in the center through which one can see a snowy cottage scene embellished with glitter. Measures apprx 8-3/4"H x 5-3/4"W. 40/60 Sold $23.00 back to catalog |
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