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At the centre of the card, framed by a heart, is a woman wearing a long robe. She holds a candl ...
My love is like a candle bright
At the centre of the card, framed by a heart, is a woman wearing a long robe. She holds a candle in one hand and a rolling pin in the other. Behind her is a grandfather clock. A rhyming verse is written below. Parts of the card have been hand-coloured in red and green.

My love is like a candle bright

Datebetween 1930 and 1939
Format
Notes
At the centre of the card, framed by a heart, is a woman wearing a long robe. She holds a candle in one hand and a rolling pin in the other.  Behind her is a grandfather clock. A rhyming verse is written below.  Parts of the card have been hand-coloured in red and green.
Number of Pages (DOD only)1
Dimensions22 cm x 14 cm (8 11/16 in. x 5 1/2 in.)
Language
ProvenanceFrom the estate of Douglas Duncan, Esq. Toronto
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberSAR-GC-VAL-M-193X-001
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