Fairy Tales
By the hair of my chinny, chin, chin Come in. Be my Valentine.4 1/8" x 3 3/8" circa 1920s, 1930sThree Little PigsMechanical Flat Prince Charming ~ I'm standing with my heart in hand awaiting your...
View ArticleMaker - Whitney Made/George C Whitney
George C. Whitney was the man behind all those cards marked Whitney-Made. The family-run company was in the valentine making business for 77 continuous years. During the early part of the 20th century...
View ArticleRoyalty - Ruling Hearts in the Court of Love
Won't you be my Queen of Hearts? My Valentine.2" x 5"circa 1930sFlatmade in GermanyBe my Valentine! You're the RULER of my Heart!2 1/2" x 5 1/2"circa 1950sFlatmade in USAWe should be KING and QUEEN of...
View ArticleRain or Shine - I've Got You Covered!
To my Love3" x 5 1/2dated 1933FlatGerman Madewith easel standI'm expecting sunshine - (the sunshine of your smile) My Valentine 8 1/2" x 5 1/4" circa 1920s, 1930sflatby Carrington'C' in tree...
View ArticleSailors - Love from Sea to Sea
Valentine sighted Will she be mine?2 5/8" x 4 5/8" circa 1930s, 1940s made in USAFlat A Romantic guy, I! Aye! Aye! Be My Valentine! 4 3/4" x 8 3/8" circa 1930sFlat made in USAI'm anchored to your...
View ArticleMaker: Rust Craft
Don't Purr around me unless you mean it.3 3/8" x 4 1/2" circa 1930sA cat rubs against a wary dogFlatby Rust Craftmarked: 5V79I don't know what to call you - But I'd like to call you MINE!3 7/8" x 4...
View ArticleMaker: A-Meri-Card
Can't you hear me CALLING YOU, Valentine 3 5/8" x 7 1/2"circa 1950sFold-Out by A-Meri-Cardmarked: L-187made in USAA-Meri-Card is a trademark now owned by American Greetings. The earliest filing date I...
View ArticleGames - Love at Play!
You Can't SKIP me - Be My Valentine.3 1/2" x 3 1/2" circa 1920s Flat Gee Valentine - I don't SEE why you won't be mine!4 1/8" x 4 1/2"circa 1950sFold-Outmade in USA All Out But You My Valentine.3" x 2...
View Article1939-1940 New York World's Fair Series
I'm SEEING THINGS today,...when I look....at you Valentine. 3" x 4 1/4"dated 1940Flat made in USAThis series features a New York World's Fair 1939-40 theme. The Trylon and Perisphere, very recognizable...
View ArticleDumb Love - Ventriloquists and Dummies
Yes! I said you are my Valentine.3 1/4" x 3 1/2"dated 1940Flat by A. C. Co (American Colortype Co.) made in USAmarked: 162 x/.To my Valentine Here's a big mouthful for a cute little eyeful! (on tongue)...
View ArticleLoads Of Love - Wheelbarrows
Valentine I like being Pushed Around 6" x 4" circa 1940s/1950sfolding stand-upMade by A-Meri-Cardmarked P-4560 My Heart Valentine Get a LOAD OF THIS. 2 3/4" x 4 3/4"circa 1930sFlat made in USA
View ArticleMailboxes and Letters
To My Valentine - A Message from my Heart.1 5/8" x 4 1/4"circa 1920s, 1930sFlatmade in USAmarked: H (in a circle) 6033likely an early Carrington Card Please be my Valentine ~ This card is just a little...
View ArticleDunces - Fools for Love!
Anyone would be a DUNCE not to love you, My Valentine.6" x 3 1/4" flatcirca 1940s, 1950sRabbit wearing a Dunce CapFlatTeacher, I've learned my Lesson ~ I'll be Yours.3" x 5" circa 1950s/1960sFigure in...
View ArticleProfessions - Banks, Bankers and Bank Tellers
Could I BANK on You to be my Valentine? 'Cause I've an INTEREST in you.4" x 5" circa 1930s Flat made in USA
View ArticleCamels and Shieks
My Valentine - I can go without water But not without you.3 1/8" x 5 5/8" circa 1940s, 1950s Mechaincal Flat by A-Meri-Cardmade in USAmarked: P-189 To My Love 3 1/4" x 2 7/8" 1920s, 1930smarked: Made...
View ArticleThe Help - Maids and Household Staff
Loving Wishes1 3/4" x 3 1/4"circa 1920sFlatmade in Germany To My Valentine I'm just a little MAID-IN-WAITING who'd like to have some HEAVY DATING (with you). 3 1/4" x 10" flatcirca 1920sStanding Fold...
View ArticleConstruction Vehicles and Trucks
Can'tcha SHOVE a little love my way? Hiya, Valentine!4 1/2" x 5 1/4" circa 1930s, 1940s Standing Fold-Out made in USA Oh, what you've done to my Heart! Valentine Be Mine. made in USAcirca 1940s, 1950s
View ArticleProfessions - Grocer, Retailer
How 'Bout it? You could be the apple of my eye Valentine. 5 5/8" x 5 1/4" dated 1947Standing Fold-OutGrocer with Pencil Behind his Ear and Basket of Applesmarked: made in USA I'm delivering my love to...
View ArticleMayhem! Violence and Creepy Characters on Valentine Cards
It STRIKES me that I love you.4 3/4" x 7"dated 1934mechanical Flatmade in Germany Be my Valentine. I'm up a tree and awful blue Give me your heart that's the thing to do.4 7/8" x 7 7/8"dated 1933figure...
View ArticleEat Your Heart Out - Rotating Wheel Mechanical series
This is a series of Cards from the 1920s featuring animals and figures eating hearts. The number of cards in the series, the maker and artist are all unknown.To One I Love 6 7/8" x 5 3/4" (with mouth...
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