Greeting EdVII period but no Royal atttribution, Valentine
Tuck logo over TRADE MARK, at base on back in red:-COPYRIGHT 1903 BY RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS CO.LTD. N.Y. grey & cream embossed design with die-cut figure applique over heart shaped perforation
VALENTINE GREETING, THE CHINAMAN stands welcoming open mouthed in national dress
KEDperiod
3 serrated edges with front & back embossed design inside right:-ALLEE SAME LIKE MELICAN, CHINAMAN LOVE WHEREVER HE CAN, PLETTY GIRL UPON THE STREET, MAKE HIM LAUGH, SHE LOOKS SO NEET. WANTEE CATCHEE NICEY WIFE, VOW TO LOVE HER ALL MY LIFE; LITTLE MISS THAT WILL BE MINE, TAKE ME FOR YOUR VALENTINE. artist likely F. BRUNDAGE - see notes re Valentine greetings: Steier & Braun, p.58
likely F. Brundage
12.7 x 17.8 cm., oversize