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To My Valentine
Valentine's Day card with a Cupid holding a golden ribbon bow in the shape of a heart. He is surrounded by Forget Me Not flowers, and at the bottom of the ribbon is the word "Love" on a red heart pierced by an arrow. Inside is the text: "I send to you this bow of golden hue, To tell you that My love is true, Be My Valentine Do!" He is framed by white ruffled lace. At the foot is the text "To My Valentine." Chromolithograph and embossed with metallic silver ink. |
Image ID: | 81888 |
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Creation Date: | date unknown |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
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Collection Name: | Greeting card collection, circa 1850-1982 |
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Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
Original Format Number: | PH 6013, Box 3, Fldr 66 |
Original Dimensions: | 3.5 x 5.5 inches |
Cupid is the Roman god of desire and affection, the son of the goddess Venus and the god Mars. |
Ephemera |
Greeting cards |
Valentines |
Angels |
Signs and symbols |
Flowers |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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