Featured VIctorian die cut embossed cardboard letter holder? bill holder? what is it called?

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  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    This is another piece from my recent ephemera acquisition. It is 15 1/2" tall. The cardboard flap, consisting of the kneeling boy and the kite, folds on the sides and bottom and forms a pocket. It has never been folded on the bottom so I haven't folded it either.

    What would you call this? I haven't been able to find one like it, yet I'm sure it's not that rare. I can find similar ones made in Germany by Googling embossed die cut Christmas card holder, etc.

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    Bookahtoo, Jul 7, 2020
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    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

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  3. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    My best guess is a party favor type of thing, filled with candy for each kid.
     
    Bronwen, Jul 7, 2020
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  4. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thanks cluttered. I believe most of the items in your link are "pop up" valentine or greeting cards.
    I think this is to hold cards, or envelopes, or bills, or something.
     
    Bookahtoo, Jul 7, 2020
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  5. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Hmmmm - that's an idea Bronwen.
    It's got a hole for hanging.
     
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  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    it's a great image , Book !!!! :happy::happy:
     
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  7. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thanks komo!
     
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  8. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    It could still be a party favor. You ate the candy, played with until you broke or lost the small toy & hung the picture in your bedroom. I'm making it up, of course, but I really don't think it was meant to go into long term service, like a letter rack & don't think it was meant to please adults. If they went into the hands of kids, that would explain why not many are around.
     
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  9. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Looks like the kneeling boy has eyes for the standing boy. He is very cute.
     
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  10. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    8447753F-B2D7-422C-A529-8C5B6C129BD0.jpeg I wonder if this just scrolling or letters.
     
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  11. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I need help - I thought those were part of the tail of the kite.
     
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  12. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I think it's one of these, only different :D:

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    This was made in Germany. That little flat area on the bottom front has been folded to form an open top box. They are calling it a Christmas card holder.
     
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  13. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    I love these they are so nice.
     
    pearlsnblume, Jul 7, 2020
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  14. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    Maybe yours was meant to hold a little boys birthday cards. :happy:

    It is wonderful whatever it was meant to be & I know you are in absolute heaven going through all this ephemera stuff. ;) :D:D:D
     
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  16. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    I thought perhaps they would hold a hankie but that is just a guess.
     
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  17. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    It would not hang straight if suspended from that off center hole. It looks deliberate, so maybe some kind of ribbon or yarn accent was there?

    How wide & deep would the little box be if assembled?
     
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  18. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    I doubt it held candy.
    Looks like it is only about 1/4 - 1/2" in depth at the bottom, widening as it goes up.
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    clutteredcloset49, Jul 7, 2020
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  19. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    I didn't have time this morning to look further.
    You're right they are Valentine's cards.

    I just put in birthday pop up and still got valentines. That's strange, why wouldn't they make pop up birthday cards.
     
    clutteredcloset49, Jul 7, 2020
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  20. James Conrad

    James Conrad Well-Known Member

    First thought was, "Dummy Board" but, it might be too small.
     
    James Conrad, Jul 8, 2020
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