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Beautiful antique Christmas greeting card, likely dating to the late Victorian or Edwardian period, featuring an elaborate molded celluloid cover decorated with a basket of purple violets, green ivy leaves, and a silver-colored banner reading "WITH MY LOVE."
The glossy, deeply raised floral decoration is mounted over an ornate white embossed paper backing with a repeating decorative border.
An original-style twisted cord with tassel holds the small greeting card together.
Details:
Antique Christmas greeting card, circa 1900–1920
Molded celluloid floral cover
Raised purple violets and green ivy
Silver-colored "WITH MY LOVE" lettering
Elaborate embossed white paper backing
Decorative twisted cord with tassel
Marked "Manufactured in England"
Opens to reveal a printed Christmas greeting and verse
Handwritten dedication inside
Small format, approximately 3½–4 inches wide
Interior greeting:
"Greetings and all kind thoughts for a Merry Christmas."
Followed by a short printed Christmas verse.
Condition:
Good antique condition overall, with age-related discoloration, light surface marks, and minor edge wear. Some lifting or separation is visible along the edge of the decorative cover. The raised floral decoration retains attractive color and detail, and the cord and tassel remain present.
Please review all photographs carefully for condition.
An unusual example of early Christmas ephemera, appealing to collectors of Victorian greeting cards, celluloid novelties, antique paper collectibles, and holiday memorabilia.
The exact original card pictured is the one you will receive.
