GREETING CARD
CH1979.52.b
Sachet of silver and white paper lace with purple envelope in centre. Oval section on front of fabric with cut-out paper flower in centre. Smaller oval section at back with cut-out bouquet and handwritten "To Annie". Opens o with oval section of flowers and leaves on left, and verse on right: "WISHES \ Oh, why are wishes \ only idle thoughts \ Clad, at its best, in only \ idle phrase? \ I'd have my potent, and for \ thee, dear, fraught \ With power to bless, and pros- \ per all thy days. Then would I wish thee health \ and rosy joy, \ And such delights as purity might share; \ Then would I wish the \ bliss with out alloy, \ And everlasting love \ without a care."
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1979.52.b |
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| Accession Date: | 7 Mar 1979 |
Material
| Paper | paper, fabric |
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| Paper/Paper |
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Measurement
| length | 120mm |
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| width | 82mm |
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