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[Scrapbook of Valentines Day greeting cards from the early 20th century]

Title
[Scrapbook of Valentines Day greeting cards from the early 20th century]
Publication
[before 1942]

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Still imageRestricted use *KH+ 1942 Scrapbook 17-362Schwarzman Building - Rare Book Collection Room 328

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Additional Authors
Children's Room Collection.
Description
1 volume : color illustrations; 32 cm
Summary
Mounted Valentines Day greeting cards on twenty-three leaves in a blank book. The cards are color printed, die-stamped, cut, and some are tied with ribbon or cord. Some of the cards are pop-ups. Some are on card stock. Several are shaped in heart shapes and other shapes (animal and human). Identified designers include: R.F. Outcault, E. Curtis, M.P.T., A.C. Green/I. Johnson ; some of the cards were printed by Raphael Tuck & Sons, N.Y., and E.P. Dutton, New York. The greetings are all in English. None of the cards are signed or inscribed.
Alternative Title
Programs
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Specimens.
  • Gift books – 19th century.
Provenance (note)
  • Inscribed, in ink, on the upper free end-leaf: "To The New York Public Library Children's Room. From Mary Chippenale [i.e. Chippendale?]. Aug. 1942. Originally was the property of the G. [or C.] Wing family. Brookline, Mass.
Binding (note)
  • Bound in red cloth boards, title stamped in black.
Call Number
*KH+ 1942 Scrapbook 17-362
OCLC
1007722597
Title
[Scrapbook of Valentines Day greeting cards from the early 20th century]
Production
[before 1942]
Type of Content
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Provenance
Inscribed, in ink, on the upper free end-leaf: "To The New York Public Library Children's Room. From Mary Chippenale [i.e. Chippendale?]. Aug. 1942. Originally was the property of the G. [or C.] Wing family. Brookline, Mass. NN
Binding
Bound in red cloth boards, title stamped in black. NN
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Children's Room Collection.
Cover Title
Programs
Research Call Number
*KH+ 1942 Scrapbook 17-362
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