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Sincere Affection
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Valentine's Day card with three hearts attached by ribbons. The top heart contains two cherubs with a cornucopia full of hearts. It has a gold, blue and white border decorated with flowers, ribbons and hearts. The text reads: "Sincere affection." The middle heart contains one cherub holding flowers. It has a gold border decorated with flowers. The text reads: "Loving wishes and true affection." The bottom heart contains a boy playing a violin and a girl holding a song book and singing. He is wearing a brown suit and she is wearing a blue dress and hat. The text reads: "With My Love, To My Love." Chromolithograph, embossed and die cut.
1906
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1906 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 print |
| Dimensions | 16 x 34 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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