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 DUDE. caricature of Edwardian dude in evening dress
KEDperiod
3 serrated edges with front & back embossed design inside right:-FROM TOP TO TOE A PERFECT BEAU, IN LOOKS AND STYLE COMPLETE; MY LITTLE MAN WITH HAT AND CANE, AND CLOTHES THAT ARE SO NEAT,- WHILE YOU MAY SMILE ON ALL THE WORLD O, LET YOUR HEART BE MINE; IF YOU ARE ONLY TRUE TO ME I'LL BE 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