Printed inspirational quote from Mae's Millinery Shop

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A printed inspirational quote (a) and frame (b) from Mae's Millinery Shop. The text is printed in Gothic script in black ink on cream paper with a pink, blue, and white floral cluster printed at the center top. Some of the text is printed on top of the flowers. The quote reads: "When shadows fall athwart thy path / 'Tis God who passes by: / Bow down in peace and praise and pray, / And even while you sigh / Remember this: - Each sorrow is a shadow sweet / That tells how near Christ's Nailed Feet / Are walking by thy side. / Then let thy soul confide." The reverse is blank. The frame (b) has a decorative geometric design carved into the gilt wood. The glass is backed with cardstock that is black on the back side.

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