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A mechanical card. A boy and girl spend time together in a garden. The boy pours water into a s ...
Valentine greetings
A mechanical card. A boy and girl spend time together in a garden. The boy pours water into a seemingly empty flower pot as the girl watches. A tab at the bottom of the card can be turned, causing a red flower to "grow" in the pot. A tab on the back can be used to allow the card to stand up.

Valentine greetings

Datebetween 1930 and 1939
Format
Notes
A mechanical card.  A boy and girl spend time together in a garden.  The boy pours water into a seemingly empty flower pot as the girl watches.  A tab at the bottom of the card can be turned, causing a red flower to "grow" in the pot.  A tab on the back can be used to allow the card to stand up.
Number of Pages (DOD only)1
Dimensions20 cm x 18 cm (7 7/8 in. x 7 1/16 in.)
Language
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberSAR-GC-VAL-M-193X-002
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