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Paper-lace greeting card and embossed envelope from 1863
 

“My love for thee I never will disown” Valentine and Envelope

1863. Gift of E.M. Bennett, Ayr, Ontario. Doon Heritage Crossroads:
970.027.004-.005.
9.7 x 14.5 cm.

A hand-tinted card with an embossed envelope has paper scrap figures surrounded by an embossed wreath of pastel flowers. As with many Valentine greetings of this era, no handwritten signature or message is inscribed. Possibly a love letter was enclosed.

Doon Heritage Crossroads

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