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Cupid's Message
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Valentine's Day card with three layers. The bottom layer is a large blue and white butterfly, and in the lower right is glued a banner with the text: "Cupid's Message." The middle layer has butterflies in blue and gold printed on heavy parchment paper. The top layer is a girl wearing a white dress with a blue sash, standing between two leaves. A large pansy flower is behind her. There is a paper "spring" between the top and bottom layers creating a three dimensional look. There is a paper easel on the back so the Valentine can stand vertically. Chromolithograph, embossed and die cut.
1911
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1911 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 print |
| Dimensions | 23 x 14 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Greeting card collection, circa 1850-1982 |
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| Call Number | PH 6013, Box 2, Fldr 54 |
| Media Number | Box 2,Folder 54 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999466117302121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06013 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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