Victorian & Edwardian Greeting Card Collection

Updated August 7, 2026

A collection of ten pieces of late 19th and early 20th-century ephemera, primarily American and German manufacture. The group includes Valentine's, greeting, and advertising trade cards featuring chromolithograph printing, intricate die-cutting, embossing, and paper lace details. Notable pieces include a card perfumed with 'Hoyt's German Cologne', a folding 'Animal Biscuit' card, and a celluloid greeting card marked 'The Detroit Art Company, Printers in Germany'.<br><br>Victorian Edwardian Valentine Ephemera Greeting Card Trade Card Chromolithograph Die-Cut Paper Lace Celluloid<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.

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