Raphael Tuck & Sons Antique Happy Birthday Greeting Card

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Raphael Tuck & Sons Antique Happy Birthday Greeting CardDating to the late 1890s or so and from Raphael Tuck & Sons, may I offer this embossed "open the window" greeting card that reads, on the front cover, TO GREET YOU. Once opened, the card wishes MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY in other words, the card is for a birthday. The front and inside of the card are in terrific condition but the reverse does show personalization in ink. If you decide to reuse the card, then all that's needed is a bit of paper to

the Virgin Mary and the Infant Jesus

Removal of the plastic showed a perfect face but the wool (mohair

Original envelope is present but it is sealed shut - this from old age and possibly a damp basement - it will need to be steamed open or cut open and repurposed with another

what you see is what you get - an Angel for the holiday home

die cut paper is extremely hard to find in unused condition - to even find one sheet is a great find

may I offer this entirely hand sewn (no glue involved) Art Deco French Revival ribbon rose - ribbon work embellishment - decoration - applique

A silver cord runs through the hat so that the ornament may be displayed on a tree with ease

gauze and vintage fabric

The color is very high with no breakdown in the inking process

Size is 6-1/4" x 4" approx without the ribbon hanger

I think the piece sure would look cute on or in an Easter Basket)

In a Victorian Revival manner

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