Valentine's card, 1840s. Card shows a woman and man holding hands in a garden, with inscription underneath, 'Tis' not to seasons I confine, affection most sincere, the tribute of my heart is thine, throughout the rolling year'. Envelope is made of pink paper, and shows a dancing woman on one side.
Valentine card and envelope. Card shows a woman and man holding hands in a garden, with inscription underneath, 'Tis' not to seasons I confine, affection most sincere, the tribute of my heart is thine, throughout the rolling year'. Envelope is made of pink paper, and shows a dancing woman on one side. Other side bears the inscription, 'Presented to Selina Kelly - by her affectionate friend - 28th Febr'y 1843, Caroline [last name illegible]'.
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