Large Victorian Valentine Card Embossed Vtg 3D Mechanical Die Cut Ship Sailor - $80 - (Minneapolis, MN)
Rare, unusually large antique Victorian Valentine's Day card 3D mechanical card with embossed die cut elements Featuring a large ornate ship with many sails Decorated with blue forget-me-not flowers Ship portholes are covered in red cellophane A small red honeycomb sits on the right A young sailor salutes from the ship's deck He's holding a pot of red flowers in his left hand A violinist and singer are in the foreground As is a large decorative vase overflowing with forget-me-nots Underside is printed with "To My Valentine" This is a large Valentine measuring approx. 10" tall x 11" long x 3" deep Stands on its own when opened, closes flat for storage / mailing Signed by hand "From Hazel Engel" on back Unmarked and country of origin unknown Very nice antique item with wear / age-related issues as shown including creases, small tears/breaks, rubbed edges/corners, slight foxing, etc. Please study photos to assess condition Beautiful expression of affection for your loved one or addition to your collection
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