Circa 1960s, this is the paper wrap that went over your drinking glass in a hotel or motel. When I grabbed this from the china hutch at that estate, I thought the original glass was still in it; but it turns out there was some powdery stuff the husband thinks was “some sort of ash from a volcano” — “like from Hawaii or something.” OK. But since I accidentally dumped most of it on my floor in my ignorance to its existence… The vacuum got it.
It may seem a little early to start with the Valentine’s Day stuff, but we’re seeing a huge jump in traffic to our previous Valentine’s Day posts (older archives too). Heck, WalMart already has Easter candy out! Not that WalMart dictates anything to me; but I feel fine mentioning Valentine’s Day stuff now.
Anyway…
This vintage Valentine is a vintage mechanical Valentine from A-Meri-Card.
On the back, it’s signed “Love, Pursy.”
Found at an estate we are helping manage here in Fargo, the vintage Valentine was found inside a folded half-sheet of paper. The paper was a mimeographed list of guests for a Valentine’s Day party. While this was the only Valentine saved, it’s clear that Pursy was not invited to the party. Another example of drawing the line at party guest lists. Especially sad when the list has the guests arranged in pairs of one boy and one girl — and clearly there is one girl who had no “date”. Poor Pursy. Poor Paula.
You can find more vintage Valentines in our eBay listings. Those looking for vintage Valentine’s to craft with, check out our “crafty” Etsy shop.
Vintage ad for ARMCO, featuring the steelmark which would become the Steelers logo; Good Housekeeping, May 1961.
Because I lived near Manitowoc for a few years; and because it’s cold now. Imperial Line ad, Good Housekeeping, May 1961.
A full page of Wolverine toys in the 1930 Billy & Ruth catalog. Billy & Ruth catalogs were from a department store in Roaring Spring, PA.
Children in Halloween costumes, 1950s. Via.
I have a thing for old photos of retailing situations. These two, featuring a Disney Donald Duck bag and a Muppet Show lunchbox and thermos, are from a lot currently listed on eBay.
Via.
Deanna Durbin is the Christmas tree.
