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wendy177

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Re: Engraved Wedding Invitation from the 1920s - now with pics (hopefully)
« Reply #15 on: December 04, 2012, 07:01:28 pm »
Was thinking the same thing Rauville, it was the actual printing plate.
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« Reply #16 on: December 04, 2012, 07:20:03 pm »
I thought about something like that but didn`t think about its being made after the invitations were done !!  That would be logical Rauville !!!  Wedding gift from the printer !!  He wouldn`t need it anymore  !!
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« Reply #17 on: December 04, 2012, 08:07:52 pm »
To have it reverse engraved is very novel!  There had to be a story that went along with that.  Too bad it wasn't documented!

Here are some others
http://www.nadeausauction.com/lotdetails/?lot=70661


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« Reply #18 on: December 04, 2012, 09:05:10 pm »
May have found an answer..........tha t confirms what Rauville, mart and wendy have discovered.

http://www.antiques.com/classified/1117530/Antique-Bronze-Tray--made-from-Wedding-Invitation-plate

"A little 14.5 x 11cm bronze tray (5.1/4 inches by 4.1/4 inches) - it is made from the original printing plate for a wedding invitation (an engraved invitation)................"
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Re: Engraved Wedding Invitation from the 1920s - now with pics (hopefully)
« Reply #19 on: December 05, 2012, 10:05:55 am »
Nice research!!!!
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« Reply #20 on: December 05, 2012, 10:34:28 am »
Not me Sapphire !! I didn`t have a clue !!  Learned something though !!
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« Reply #21 on: December 05, 2012, 10:40:17 am »
I really can't say thanks enough for all of your help.  This makes so much sense.  I'm now thinking of getting it cleaned up (I will not try this on my own) and framed, with this explanation attached, so we can continue to pass it down.  I have some old tintype photos of my great grandparents that could go with it.
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Re: Engraved Wedding Invitation from the 1920s - now with pics (hopefully)
« Reply #22 on: December 05, 2012, 10:41:59 am »
Great idea kesgill!

Thanks for sharing your family treasure!
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« Reply #23 on: December 05, 2012, 01:17:47 pm »
Yes !!  Thanks !!  Its taught us all a little bit (me especially) !!
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« Reply #24 on: December 05, 2012, 01:20:42 pm »
Yes definitely keep it in the family!
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