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This antique christening letter is beautiful ephemera hand work. The top of the envelope is decorated with a fine oval wreath of stiff threads. I am tempted to say it is horse hair but it seems too thin. In the middle is a yellow and white scrap paper flower with deep relief and a satiny surface. There are four tiny gold stars and a little white satin bow too. Inside the envelope is certificate with the name of the baby (Johann Werren) and other details. The date is 22 November 1888. If there is interest I can translate all of the inscriptions. The folded certificate goes into a pretty box with fancy printing on the surface. It translates "Remembrance of the day of Holy Baptism". Attached to the inside is also a small envelope which I assume was for a lock of the baby’s hair. There is some light age marks on the box, but the general condition is good. The box measures 4 5/8 inches (12 cm) x 3 inches (8cm) x ˝ inch (1.5 cm). Overseas postage $8.00
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