Monday, January 24, 2011

A Sweet Vintage Valentine

I am linking this post to  Very Merry Vintage Style.  This is a fun link up to show off your favorite vintage Valentines!

I recently received this card in the mail, and was thinking it was a reproduction, it was in such pristine condition…

1940's Valentine 1

Is she not the cutest little Valentine?????  Then I turned it over and saw the signature….

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There are not too many children this day and age that would even know what a fountain pen was, let alone be able to use one!  I have a few cards from this same seller on Ebay and Arleen is in a few of them and they are definitely vintage!!!! 

Even in the 40’s they apparently had valentines for children in packs. :)

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20 comments:

  1. KateyedJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Sandy,
    I love fountain pens. A couple of friends gave me a set f glass ones for my birthday///but they are too pretty to use ;-)
    Hugs,
    Suz

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  2. NanJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Oh I love these cards so darling they were. I'm mailing out your Valentine tomorrow.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Now, this is ever so sweet!!!! I hope you are doing well. You are often on my mind. ~Kelly

    unDeniably Domestic

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  4. vintagerecyclingJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    A~DoR~AbLE!! Carrington Company...love it!!

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  5. Simply ShelleyJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    It is very sweet...what a wonderful find....blessings

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  6. very merry vintage styleJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    This is such a cute Valentine! What a cute puppy and I love the sewing theme. I have a friend who quilts and I think I'll use this image to make a sweet Valentine for her. Thanks for sharing--and for linking up to my vintage Valentine party!

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  7. Andy's AtticJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Such a precious Valentine. I do miss the old ones. And loved using green ink in my fountain pen...oh the memories.
    Annette

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  8. craftylesJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    What a cute Valentine. I love the sewing theme!

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  9. SandyJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Hi Sandy.... It's Sandy O here! Thanks for coming over and visiting me...and chatting!! I'm now a follower of you...sounds kinda "stalking" doesn't it? We know what it means. hee hee

    I just love love vintage valentines..the words always catch my heart, they are always so tricky and such play on words. Graphics are so sweet..all the childlike images. Thanks again new friend.
    Have a lovely week.... xoso Sandy O

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  10. GARAGE SALE GALJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Very sweet card! I mailed your Valentine swap package yesterday!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  11. Brenda PruittJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    How sweet! Love vintage Valentines!
    Brenda

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  12. Folksie LindaJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I adore this Valentine.. it is so cute..Thank you for sharing it.. it's adorable!!!

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  13. JennyJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Sweet, sweet, sweet!

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  14. UnknownJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Sandy, This is such a lovely Valentine! I will be sure and check out the link. I love when people share their cards! Thinking of you! Elizabeth

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  15. vivianJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    hi sandy! could you please email me your address? vivianneroni@yahoo.com
    thanks! happy friday!
    viv

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  16. UnknownJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    G'morn, Sandy ~ I love the new pens that write like a fountain pen ... we grew up with the ink wells, pigtail soaking ink ... I couldn't stand the smell of the ink.

    Love that card ... I have to dig out Harold's from his youth.

    Sorry about all your plumbing issues. Hope things settle down for you, you've sure had a load these past couple of months.

    Have a beautiful weekend ~
    TTFN ~
    Huggers, my friend ~
    Marydon

    GIVEAWAY ends Sunday

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  17. CarrieJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Arleen picked some great designs :) So beautiful and sweet!

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  18. DapoppinsJanuary 29, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I love vintage valentines, reproductions or not. I will be up loading a couple soon that are also real, most of which I inherited from my Grandma...

    Hope all is well with you! God Bless!

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  19. debJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I love vontage valentines!! Yours is adorable. I have a few from years ago...Why didn't I keep them all?? LOL

    Thank you so much for your kind words. Doing the best I can, some days are better than pthers.
    xoxox
    *hugs*deb

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  20. Sandy AngFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    She's so cute with her trusty little dog beside her. And the sentiment is just darling. Thanks for sharing.

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