February 14th, 2012
by Deanna aka Pop Tart
So, now that I’ve got a Basset Hound puppy, I’m especially keen on collecting Basset Hound items. This is why I ended up with many of the vintage Valentine’s Day cards I’ve been showing off here — you want the one with the Basset, you gotta buy the lot. But what’s weird about this particular valentine is what’s written on it…
Not the small circled digit, but on his face… Someone inked a swastika on the dog’s face! Not sure what religious sentiments could have been the actual intent; but I’d rather ponder those than the other options. “Cheer up, Pup! You could have a swastika on yer face!”
Hey, SparkleFarkle, I bet you regret asking about the puppy now, huh? lol
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February 13th, 2012
by Deanna aka Pop Tart
Another pun-filled vintage Valentine that kids would give out in class. This one features a 6-pack of soda pop, in the paper carrying case (remember those?!), complete with bottle caps (save for the opened one with a straw). The red hearts are flocked.
On the back, there’s another pop bottle — with the cap popping off from the force of love bottled inside. Some funny kid wrote the word “BOOZE” on the bottle. …Well, love is intoxicating! Also, there’s a name crossed out.
No marks for maker; roughly 4 1/2 inches tall.
You can buy it from me:
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February 13th, 2012
by Deanna aka Pop Tart
Vintage Valentine with a kitten on the telephone. Marked CPC 4500/8, Made in U.S.A.; roughly 3 3/4 inches tall.
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February 12th, 2012
by Deanna aka Pop Tart
This vintage school kid valentine features aluminum kitchenalia getting all steamy over Valentine’s Day.
The bottom ends are to be folded so the card can stand up. No maker markings, just Made in U.S.A. and 754/14; 3 1/2 inches tall.
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February 11th, 2012
by Deanna aka Pop Tart
A very cool vintage space-age valentine. Not quite 4 and a half inches tall, it’s one of those kids pass out to their classmates at school. No marks for maker; made in U.S.A., 8/5 402.
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February 10th, 2012
by Deanna aka Pop Tart
I was slow to post today’s vintage valentine, sorry about that. But I’m still not sure what the “slowpoke” pun on this vintage valentine means. Well, I get the play on a tortoise being slow, but what’s the holiday sentiment? Is it just that the card sender is to eager to wait? Seems less than thrilling… But then maybe I’m just hoping for a Valentine’s Day poke. *wink*
Marked Made in U.S.A. 752/15
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February 8th, 2012
by Deanna aka Pop Tart
Like many valentines (and greeting cards in general), spelling rules will be pushed past the limits to make a sentiment — if not complete sense. This vintage valentine features a cowboy with a “lassoo” to make the mushy-stuff work.
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February 7th, 2012
by Deanna aka Pop Tart
Fork over your heart.
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