"A Happy New Year, 1879, Lawrence C. Hankey."
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"Solo Match. Made in Austria."
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"May I be permitted the blissful pleasure of escorting you home this evening? Yours, __________. Two souls with but a single thought; two hearts that beat as one."
Printed on reverse of card: "No. 100. Escort cards, 50 for 10 cents. (Assorted designs.) Crown Card Co., Columbus, Ohio."
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"Trix Breath Perfume, sold by all druggists, 5 & 10 cents. Johns & Co. Lith., Cleveland, Ohio."
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