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Fred's nineteenth-century British album of scraps and greeting cards

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0093-Item 0039
Abstract

This nineteenth-century scrap album, apparently compiled by a British child named "Fred," contains colorful scraps of animals, children, British sailors in uniform, rowers, flowers, birds, and other decorative items. There are also a number of small printed images, Bible verses, and Christmas, New Year's, Easter, and birthday greeting cards. The cover of this album is embossed black and gold on red cloth in a Japonesque design of the Aesthetic Movement.

Dates: approximately 1875-1885

Scrapbook of twentieth-century American valentines and greeting cards

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0093-Item 0037
Abstract

This early twentieth-century American scrapbook primarily contains greeting cards, many of which are valentines. Other card types include Easter, Christmas, and birthday. Only two cards had visible signatures.

Dates: approximately 1903-1925

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Printed ephemera 1
Scrapbooks--Great Britain--History--19th century 1
Scrapbooks--United States--History--20th century 1
Trade cards (advertising) 1
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Raphael Tuck & Sons 1