“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
Photo Credit: Doon Heritage Crossroads
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