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  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I'm about to list this Charles Twelvetrees card on ebay, but I keep thinking that maybe I should know who the little fellow is. If he's a know character, I might price the card higher. Also, what the heck is that black box the girl is giving him for Valentines Day?

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    Bookahtoo, Feb 2, 2023
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  2. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    I doubt there's a specific name. Cute card.
     
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  3. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    What moves when you push or pull the handle?
     
    Bakersgma, Feb 2, 2023
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  4. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    She bends down towards him from the waist.

    Why does he look so unhappy with that black box??
     
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  5. LauraGarnet02

    LauraGarnet02 Well-Known Member

    The little girl gives me Campbell's Soup Kids vibes and/or Kewpies vibes.
     
    LauraGarnet02, Feb 2, 2023
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  6. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    ... and a pinocchio vibe.
     
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  7. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Or maybe she's not giving him the box, she gave him the hat?
     
    Bookahtoo, Feb 2, 2023
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  8. LauraGarnet02

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  9. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thanks Laura. I've been slowly collecting Charles Twelvetree cards for years. I have a small box of less than ten. Only the signed ones, and the ones that I've verified go into the box.
    UNFORTUNATELY, it's only been recently that I've started writing down where I verified it from.
    So maybe it's Twelvetrees, and maybe it isn't. I think it is because I know I wouldn't have put it in the box if I hadn't verified it to my satisfaction.

    On the other hand, a lot of the "greeting card" artists' work looks so much alike that it is really difficult to tell.

    I've been idly studying Valentine card art for a few years now since I aquired many hundreds at once (thanks @Bronwen;)) and there's only a few artists that I think I know by sight.
     
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  10. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Think Schrödinger's cat is inside the box.
     
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  11. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    It's not as bad having CRS when you see others with it
     
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  12. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Maybe he is giving her the box, but it is very heavy and hard to lift?
    The black box is really a puzzle.
     
    Figtree3, Feb 3, 2023
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  13. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Wow @Figtree3 - I never even considered that. Hmmmmmm ....
     
    Bookahtoo, Feb 3, 2023
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  14. silverbell

    silverbell Well-Known Member

    HUGE Twelvetrees fan here!!
     
    silverbell, Feb 6, 2023
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  15. Bookahtoo

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    @silverbell - can you spot a Twelvetrees a mile away?
     
    Bookahtoo, Feb 6, 2023
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  16. silverbell

    silverbell Well-Known Member

    Book, it depends on the coloration. The white and light blue ones are easy. The brown, orange, yellow ones, not so much. Those blend into the Hummel colors. (And several other artists in paint and plaster)

    There is, however, a print which has shares the colors of yours, and has a little girl in an outfit similar to that of your little girl, and is attributed to Twelvetrees. Will try to find it... :)
     
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  17. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thanks silverbell.
     
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  18. silverbell

    silverbell Well-Known Member

    In the line where one types one's destination, put: Charles Twelvetrees Artist. The similar little girl is (on my computer) is the first one listed. It is called "The Escort Bureau," and is for sale for $2,950. (!!!!)
     
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  19. silverbell

    silverbell Well-Known Member

    Oops, sorry...

    Mabel Lucie's babies are so similar, however, that one has to wonder if the two artists are related. Although, CT has more of a sense of humor, and even a bit of maliciousness! Note his baby with a hatchet!
     
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  20. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thank you @silverbell. The one you linked to is and original watercolor by Charles Twelvetrees, that's why it's so expensive. :)
     
    Bookahtoo, Feb 8, 2023
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