Item 4135 - Nineteenth century valentine, ca. 1880
- Item 4135 - Nineteenth century valentine, ca. 1880
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- Item 4135
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Image Info This unsigned valentine features many layers of decoration including lace doilies superimposed over a card with a design around the edges and pop-up roses, along with other decorative effects. Inside the center oval on the cover: "An offering of affection." Inside: E'e'n as the morning dew distils its sweetness on the flowers, So unto you may life disclose new beauties every hour."
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