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[3-layer Couple with Pink and Blue Florals Valentine to Edna from Marcia]

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3-layer valentine. Base layer tan and yellow; middle layer white with pink and blue florals and gold leaves surroundning a couple; front layer white filigree with red rose and small man. Inside: man climbing tower to reach woman and hand her a letter with "Cupid's messenders to-day take love's tidings everywhere: Birds and flowers and human hearts breate the magic love-filled air. What then can I say or do but think of, wait for, trust in you." On back "To Edna from Marcia." Gilcrease Journal Vol. XX no. 2 Fall 2013 pg 22 notes this as manufactured by the George Whitney Company, Worcester, MA, and claims it was identified by comparing it to a similar signed version. No company marking is present on this copy.

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Title(s): 
[3-layer Couple with Pink and Blue Florals Valentine to Edna from Marcia]
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Date: 
1891
Dimensions: 
3 x 4 in.
Accession No: 
5316.1266
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