Mother Dear, You Are So Sweet and Kind, 1947 Handmade Card with Dried Flowers gumps san francisco There is a notable ding

There is a notable ding to the base and lower edge of the structure on one side

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with the embroidery stitched tight to the ribbon

Mother Dear, You Are So Sweet and Kind, 1947 Handmade Card with Dried Flowers gumps san francisco There is a notable dingFound plenty of time in advance of Mother's Day, and what dear mother would not feel very loved to receive this one?! I just love that round cutout window, framing a view of the sprig of dried flowers (I think violets) mounted inside, with a piece of film taped down to protect it (just like a mother protects her children!) And with charming crayin drawn flowers on the face and carefully cursive written rhyme inside: Mother dear you are so sweet and