Heripsima made this album and gave it to her first child, Vachik, on his 20th birthday. Most of the photos show Vachik. The letter accompanying it reads as follows: "These memories I have written are of things that happened to you in your childhood and the photos are of you up to the age of 20. It is a memorable thing that is valuable for anyone. I think you should know its value and save it as a precious gift. Dear Vachik, your childhood age of having no sadness is over and you are a young man now. My dear son, don't forget your mother's worries and efforts to raise you to this age....
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