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  • Object number
    57/432
  • Description
    Valentine card cut in a lace style. 'THE WISH OF A FRIEND, I've often wish'd to have a friend, With whom my sweetest hours to spend. etc.
    This Valentine card is made of paper cut in a lace style. The centre of the card is green, with an inscription in gold reading: 'THE WISH OF A FRIEND // I've often wish'd to have a friend, // With whom my sweetest hours to spend. // To whom I safely might impart, // Each wish and weakness of my heart. // Who might in every sorrow cheer, // And mingly with my fried a tear; // For whom alone I'd wish to be, // And who would only wish for me.'
  • Physical description
    1 valentine card: paper
  • Archival history
    MERL ‘Associated information’ form – Valentine Card // Made of paper in a lace style // [pencil sketch]'
  • Object name
    Card, Valentine
  • Material
    Paper
  • Associated subject
    COMMUNITY LIFE : cultural traditions
    PERSONAL LIFE : personal administration and records
  • External document
    • L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_10582.tif - High resolution image
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