Greetings card in the shape of a bed warmer

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Greetings card in the shape of a bed warmer

Greetings card in the shape of a bed warmer. Date: circa 1890s

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Container Copper Greeting Handle Heating Household Shape Warmer Warming

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Step back in time with this charming and intricately detailed Victorian-era greeting card, shaped like an antique bed warmer. Dating back to the late 1890s, this card is a delightful blend of form and function. The bed warmer, a common household item during the Victorian era, was used to keep beds warm and cozy, especially during the cold winter months. This card, however, serves a different purpose - to bring a touch of warmth and cheer to the recipient. Crafted from a combination of metal and wood, the card's bed warmer design features a copper container with intricate floral etchings and a wooden handle, giving it an authentic and antique look. The card's front side is adorned with a beautiful hand-painted scene of a cozy bedroom, complete with a fireplace, a four-poster bed, and a cat curled up by the fire. The reverse side of the card is blank, allowing the sender to write a personal message to the recipient. The card's unique shape and intricate design make it a truly special and thoughtful gift for any Victorian history enthusiast or collector of antique greeting cards. This beautiful piece of history is not only a functional greeting card but also a work of art that can be displayed and cherished for years to come.

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