Will You Be Proud to Call Me Yours? Hand-drawn Postcard with Fabulous Dog antique gouache on board The Ibis in Egyptian culture

The Ibis in Egyptian culture was traditionally associated with Thoth the god of wisdom and writing

but it does not seem to snap closed tightly (not sure if it ever did

and I really love this book

which I think rather transcends its original function to read almost like a text piece by Jenny Holzer

while creating a simply stunning

Will You Be Proud to Call Me Yours? Hand-drawn Postcard with Fabulous Dog antique gouache on board The Ibis in Egyptian cultureWhat could be a better valentine than this??! The face on this dog just kills me, perfectly paired with the hand written sentiment. Happily this was sent to a Miss Hazle Bray of Bridgton Maine more than 100 years ago and I do hope she said yes! 3 1 8" x 5 1 2". EA little age toning and bumping to the corners; overall good condition and just great.