On View
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DateEarly 1900s
Terms
- Greeting Cards
- Paper
Dimensions12.7 × 8.89 cm (5 × 3 1/2 in.)
MarkingsIn pen on the verso "Burton"
Credit LineGift of Miss Marion W. Emerson
Object numberPER0126
DescriptionCut out "lace" paper cover with a diamond pattern and a royal blue backing. At center, colored flowers, "Meekness." At bottom, gilt foil angel. Inside, a printed sheet with flowers and a striped sign features the text: "TRUE AFFECTION / Emblem fair to you I send, / Token of affectioon true,/ Showing where my feelings tend. / Like the magnet unto you. / Worlds may pass away and perish / every feeling die away; / But the constant love I cherish, / Never, never shall decay."
Per126: Gift of 8 Valentines.
Per126: Gift of 8 Valentines.
