Tag Archives: Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2017 by moore5145

“Said Romeo Kewpie to sweet Juliet “I hope you’re as happy as can be, you bet,” And that’s just what I say In the same fervent way. ‘Cause I hope you are happy on Valentine’s Day.” I recently got a … Continue reading →

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Valentine

Posted on April 25, 2014 by moore5145

This Valentine & Sons postcard was postmarked on Valentine’s Day in 1944. Pretty neat! The only thing that could make the back of this card better was if it had a a sweet message on the back!

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I’d Rather Go Fishing

Posted on February 11, 2014 by moore5145

This Whitney card seems a little bit like an anti-Valentine’s Day card. The boy who has scored the girl looks sad and is looking back at his friends, who are about to go fishing. “Oh pshaw! I’d rather go fishing.” … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by moore5145

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours! Valentine Greeting by Ellen Clapsaddle. Mailed February 13, 1906. Whitney boy and girl, mailed February 13, 1922. Cute stick figure postcard. “I love pretty flowers, and I love candy, too, ’cause they’re sweet … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2012 by moore5145

On this day in 278, St. Valentine was beheaded. So thanks to him, we have these wonderful Valentine’s Day postcards. St. Valentine’s Greeting, Clapsaddle. Postmarked February 14, 1918. “The world was never set afire, By wishes, dreams, or dear desire, … Continue reading →

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Cute Valentine’s Day Message

Posted on February 12, 2012 by moore5145

It looks like this message was written from a child to a friend. “Happy birthday and hope you get lots of Valentines Dorothy Corcoran.” It was sent to Miss Hazel Murphy in Copenhagen, New York in 1917. I wonder if … Continue reading →

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Dwig To My Valentine Series

Posted on February 10, 2012 by moore5145

Valentine’s Day is Tuesday! So to start off this important holiday postcard season, this is Valentine Postcard Series No. 402, Dwig’s “To My Valentine.” All the cards in the series have the same border, the upper left says “To My … Continue reading →

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Cute Postcard Message

Posted on February 16, 2011 by moore5145

In keeping with the Valentine’s Day theme from the last post, pictured here is a cute “message” on the back of a Clapsaddle Valentine’s Day card. I think this is the only card I have that has a picture on … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2011 by moore5145

Happy Valentine’s Day! The boy and dog are by Clapsaddle, the Cupid in a Box is Twelvetrees, the girl skiing is Dwig, and the last is a Whitney. Enjoy your day with your special someone!

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Women’s Suffrage Valentine Cards

Posted on December 5, 2010 by moore5145

Here are 2 Valentine’s Day cards by Ellen Clapsaddle. Both are posted 1918, 2 years before the 19th amendment was passed in America. The first one mentions woman’s sphere being in the home. Interested in learning more on this, I … Continue reading →

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