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Although not strictly mechanical, this card contains moving parts. It depicts a large barrel wi ...
A barrel full of love for you
Although not strictly mechanical, this card contains moving parts. It depicts a large barrel with a heart on the front. Inside the barrel three dogs' faces are hidden. They can be removed from the barrel and beneath each one a flirtatious statement is written.Made in the U.S.A.

A barrel full of love for you

Datebetween 1930 and 1939
Format
Notes
Although not strictly mechanical, this card contains moving parts.  It depicts a large barrel with a heart on the front.  Inside the barrel three dogs' faces are hidden.  They can be removed from the barrel and beneath each one a flirtatious statement is written.
Made in the U.S.A.
Number of Pages (DOD only)1
Dimensions13 cm x 14 cm (5 1/8 in. x 5 1/2 in.)
Language
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberSAR-GC-VAL-S-193X-096
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