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- Three-Dimensional Valentine Card, "To My Valentine O Thou Bright Morning Star," 1900-1920 - 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.
- 1900-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Three-Dimensional Valentine Card, "To My Valentine O Thou Bright Morning Star," 1900-1920
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.
- Asian Pagodas Design by Mary Blair for Walt Disney's "It's a Small World," New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - Designer and color stylist Mary Blair (1911-1978) was known for her colorful, vibrant, and imaginative style. In 1940, she began working for Walt Disney Studios, where she was involved with several films and projects, including the "It's a Small World" attraction for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. This UNICEF greeting card uses artwork Mary created for the ride.
- 1964-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Asian Pagodas Design by Mary Blair for Walt Disney's "It's a Small World," New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
Designer and color stylist Mary Blair (1911-1978) was known for her colorful, vibrant, and imaginative style. In 1940, she began working for Walt Disney Studios, where she was involved with several films and projects, including the "It's a Small World" attraction for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. This UNICEF greeting card uses artwork Mary created for the ride.