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I Dream of Thee
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Valentine's Day card with three layers. The bottom layer is the folded card with an ornate embossed design in blue and metallic gold. In the center is a cutout of a cherub holding a bouquet of flowers. The next layer is white paper lace. The top layer is gold and white paper lace with another cherub, a rose and a flowered heart with the text: "I Dream Of Thee" on it. The top two layers have paper springs to give the Valentine a three dimensional look. Chromolithograph, embossed and die cut.
circa 1910-1919
Publication Information
| Date Created | circa 1910-1919 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 print |
| Dimensions | 15 x 22 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Greeting card collection, circa 1850-1982 |
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| Call Number | PH 6013, Box 3, Fldr 65 |
| Media Number | Box 3,Folder 65 |
| 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 | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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