Mother Dear, You Are So Sweet and Kind, 1947 Handmade Card with Dried Flowers gumps san francisco and just found my favorite

and just found my favorite in this one

though more ornately carved than others I've seen

with the embroidery stitched tight to the ribbon

and do hope there are buttons out there somewhere

and that terrific roof trim

Mother Dear, You Are So Sweet and Kind, 1947 Handmade Card with Dried Flowers gumps san francisco and just found my favoriteFound 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