The Lou

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Muse — Lou Henry Hoover

Former First Lady of the United States
Moved to Palo Alto as a young girl
First female geology major at Stanford University
A family friend of the Clark family
Encouraged Birge to design the post office in his Old California style, rather than the traditional stark government style

Design Inspiration —

Lou was a dedicated Stanford alum and returned to Palo Alto after her husband’s presidency. A longtime lover of Mediterranean Revival architecture. She established a friendship with the Clark family and is said to have been the one who told her husband to approve Birge’s post office design plans.

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A6 size (4.5” L x 6.25” W)

Liner: vellum finish, warm stone

Qty: 25 notecards and envelopes

Please note that personalized stationery is made-to-order. Given the holiday order volume, customers will not be sent design proofs, Please ensure that name & address (if applicable) are correct - they are copied directly from the personalization form. Personalized items are non-refundable, and will ship 10-12 days after the order is placed. Thank you.