Valentine's Day Postcard
ClassificationsPrinted Materials-greeting cards
Date1900-1920
Made AtSaxony, Germany, Europe
Used AtOrange, California, United States, North America
MediumPaper and ink
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John S. Helmken
Object number31055.5
DescriptionValentine's Day post card depicting two young children or cherubs with wings in pink and blue, one seated and holding a box full of red hearts. At the bottom are the words: To My Sweetheart.The reverse of the postcard indicates that it was printed in Saxony, Germany. Based on the age of similar cards in this collection, it was likely mailed in the 1900s or 1910s, and it is addressed to a Miss Julia Magill in Orange, California. The sender writes: Dear Julia / Hope you all / are well again / say next time / you come down / bring my pearl / if you have got / it yet. From a / true friend. The signature is unfortunately illegible.
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c. 1914
1900-1920
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c. 1910
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