Pop-up Valentine's Day card

valentine

EPHEMERA
GERMANY
paper
overall: 6-5/8 x 3-5/8 x 2-3/4 in.

Pop-up Valentine's Day card; three-dimensional card meant to stand up; pop-up card with cut-outs; when closed base features vignette of two gaff-rigged sloops sailing, front piece depicts two cupids in convertible car, one in the backseat filled with hearts, middle piece features a cupid playing a cello on a heart shaped piece ringed by flowers, back piece features floral motif, honey combed tissue paper at base opens up to flower shape; printed on front (when closed) "Valentine/ Greetings"; handwritten on back "To Frances Packer/ from/ Madeline McNally"; printed on back "Made In Germany".


2003.82.36

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