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Novelty Valentine - The Requisite Contents of a Ladys' Dressing Case

124 Cheapside, London: F. Passmore, [1890]. A single fold lace paper valentine titled "The requisite Contents of a Ladys' Dressing Case? Without these Articles none can be Complete The case is a paper grid with 20 presumed beauty with a larger casket at center. Includes items as Best Court Plaister, Pomade Divine, A Wash to Prevent Wrinkles, etc... Each of the "beauty aids has a hidden message below; for the three examples above they are Sincerity, Amiability, Cheerfulness. The larger Casket at center lifts to reveal "Virtue". Inside blank. Octavo (5" by 7"). Unused. Edge wear on lace paper.

Price: $650.00

Item #22004558