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Humorous Photos of Valentine’s Day Cards in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries

February 9, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteValentine’s Day cards in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were elaborate and sentimental, reflecting the era’s […]

18 Adorable Vintage Cowboy-Themed Valentine’s Day Cards From the Early 20th Century

February 9, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteValentine’s Day cards from the early 20th century were known for their intricate designs, romantic themes, and playful […]

To My Valentine: George Willard Bonte’s Tuck Postcards From the Early 20th Century

February 7, 2025 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteGeorge Willard Bonte found solace in the unusual. He was an author, artist, poet, cartoonist and political consultant. […]

Strange and Amusing Love Postcards From the Early 20th Century

February 9, 2024 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteFor those interested in this strange but amusing art form, here are six postcard designs from the British […]

Fantasy Fruits and Vegetable Head Man Postcards by Bernhardt Wall From the Early 20th Century

February 3, 2024 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteIn an old (50 years ago) issue of Postcard Collector the author of an article about Bernhardt Wall […]

The Oldest Surviving Valentine’s Day Letter in the English Language, 1477

February 1, 2024 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteThis is probably the oldest surviving Valentine’s letter in the English language. It was written by Margery Brews […]

The Oldest Known Surviving Valentine, a Poem Composed in Prison by Charles d’Orléans to His Wife in 1415

February 13, 2023 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteBorn in 1394, Charles d’Orléans was a member of the French royal family, the grandson of King Charles […]

20 Racist Vintage V-Day Cards From the Early 20th Century Will Make You Wish Valentine’s Day Never Existed

February 7, 2023 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1900s, racist imagery was widely used in consumer products—even Valentine’s Day cards—and relied on caricatures […]

Lucky Swastikas on a Vintage Valentine’s Day Card

February 5, 2023 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this sitePrior to the 1930s, the swastika was a symbol present in several different cultures with some variance in […]

Some Vintage Photographs of Marilyn Monroe Posing for Valentine’s Day

February 1, 2023 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteMarilyn Monroe was the ultimate sex symbol. With her platinum blonde locks, hourglass figure and famous beauty mark, […]

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“Votes for Women!” A Collection of 22 Vintage Suffrage-Themed Valentine’s Day Cards From the 1920s

February 14, 2022 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteFebruary 14th isn’t just Valentine’s Day – it’s also League of Women Voters’ Day! The League was founded […]

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‘Vinegar Valentines’: Or How to Say ‘I Hate You’ on Valentine’s Day in the Victorian Era

February 13, 2022 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteValentine’s Day is known as a time for people to send love notes, but what to do if […]

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22 Strange Asian-Themed Valentine’s Day Cards From the Mid-20th Century

February 12, 2022 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteValentine’s Day traces its roots back to the ancient Roman fertility festival, Lupercalia, and to legends about St. […]

Cupid Angels in Valentine Postcards From the Early 20th Century

February 9, 2022 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteIn classical mythology, Cupid is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed […]

Eat Your Heart Out: Amazing Valentine’s Day Cards From the 1920s Featuring Mechanical Mouth With Rotating Wheel

February 7, 2022 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteHere’s a series of vintage Valentine’ Day cards from the 1920s featuring animals and figures eating hearts. The […]

FTHP Valentine’s Day Cards From the Early 1900s

February 4, 2022 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteThese “find the hidden penis” themes with suggestively placed rulers, logs, bananas, balloons, rocket ships, and hot dogs […]

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Odd-Shaped Eyeglasses Express Personality, 1936

February 3, 2022 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this site“Individualized” eyeglasses are becoming a fad in England, and makers, departing from the convention that lenses and frames […]

A Happy Valentine’s Day, 1961

February 14, 2021 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteA Happy Valentine’s Day is the wish for all from Florence Cloud, for whom hearts (what else?) are […]

This Ad to Spend Your Valentine’s Day Planning Your Funeral

February 13, 2021 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this site“Give her the perfect gift, make pre-arrangements as a couple with the affordable funeral home.” Because this Valentine’s […]

CANOE be Valentine? A Collection of 20 Valentine’s Day Cards From the Mid-20th Century Punning Native Americans

February 12, 2021 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteLike portrayals of African-Americans, images of Native Americans on valentines and other ephemera reflected the racial attitudes of […]

22 Amazing Vintage Superhero-Themed Cards for Your Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2021 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteExchanging cute Valentine’s Day cards featuring fictional characters and romantic phrases is a holiday tradition as old as […]

A Collection of 30 Unintentionally Hilarious Vintage Valentine’s Day Cards From the Early 20th Century

February 3, 2021 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteJust in time to send to your Valentine sweetheart, here’s a gallery of 30 offbeat, odd, perplexing, inappropriate, […]

Man Enjoying a Rare Snowfall in Texas on Valentine’s Day in 1895

February 1, 2021 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteAn interesting vintage photo of a snowball man enjoying a rare snowfall in Texas on Valentine’s Day in […]

VROOOOM! Batman Is Out to Get You on Valentine’s Day!

January 22, 2021 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this site1966 was the debut of the massively popular Batman TV series. However, the show debuted so early in […]

From Women’s Suffrage to the Great Depression, 12 Wonderfully Weird Valentine’s Day Cards From the Early 20th Century

January 20, 2021 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteThe first Valentine’s cards were sent in the 18th century. Initially these were handmade efforts, as pre-made cards […]

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