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The centre of the card contains an image of a cherub playing a lute. It is framed by lace decor…
I think of thee
The centre of the card contains an image of a cherub playing a lute. It is framed by lace decorated with a book, two flaming hearts and the face of another cherub. Outside the lace is a pattern of pink hearts and flowers. A verse is written inside.

I think of thee

Dateapproximately 1903
FormatEphemera
Notes
The centre of the card contains an image of a cherub playing a lute.  It is framed by lace decorated with a book, two flaming hearts and the face of another cherub.  Outside the lace is a pattern of pink hearts and flowers. A verse is written inside.
Medium
Greeting cards
Dimensions18 cm x 18 cm (7 1/16 in. x 7 1/16 in.)
Language
CollectionSpecial Collections in the Arts
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object NumberSAR-GC-VAL-M-190X-191X-005
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