Postcards

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Homestead Museum

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Postcards

Entry/Object ID

2004.465.1.8

Description

Postcard, ca. 1900s. The Valentine's postcard is embossed and colorful. It features at the center on the front side of the postcard, a large blue lilly with a set of wisterias surrounding it to the left side. At the top right is a heart which has a printed dedication, "I wish a thousand good things for you; Among these, lots of love and health." The reverse side is divided with the left portion reserved for a written message. To the left egdge reads, "FLOWER VALENTINE SERIES NO. 3". The other side at the top is a box for a postage stamp, one cent domestic, and two cents foreign, is reserved for an address only. There are begining signs of foxing throughout the reverse side, light surface soiling, minor abrasions along the edges. It is in good condition overall.

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Postcards