Three-Dimensional Valentine, "To My Valentine," circa 1900
THF166622 / Three-Dimensional Valentine, "To My Valentine," circa 1900
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Artifact Overview
The custom of sending messages of affection on February 14 dates back to Roman times, when mid-February was a time to meet and court prospective mates. The earliest American valentines were labors of love, handmade by the sender. The spread of commercially produced valentines in the second half of the nineteenth century made sending and receiving Valentine's Day cards a more lighthearted activity.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Valentine
Date Made
circa 1900
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
79.49.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Crepe paper
Gilding (Material)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Embossing (Technique)
Die cutting
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 9.125 in (folded out)
Width: 5.75 in (folded out)
Depth: 3 in (folded out)
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