Valentine Card, "For Grandma and Grandpa," circa 1975
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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 1975
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
94.9.19
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Red
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 4.625 in
Inscriptions
Front:
For Grandma and Grandpa
Inside:
This Valentine brings two wishes, One for each of you--And then a kiss for Grandma And one for Grandpa, too! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! XX | [signed] Crispin & Valerie
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