Vintage 1938 American Greetings Valentine Card Girl Dog Pulling Leg Original
$10.99
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This is a vintage 1938 American Greetings Valentine's Day card, complete with its original mailing envelope. The charming design features a young girl in a blue and white checkered dress, yellow shoes, and a straw hat, playfully tugging on the leg of an unseen person, with a small brown dog by her side. The card's front prominently displays the phrase "What's keeping me from being your VALENTINE?" against a vibrant red background with a large white heart. The inside of the card contains a printed poem: "I'm trying hard to let you see That you're a favorite with me So let me pull this good old line~ Oh! won't you be my Valentine?". The back of the card features the classic American Greetings logo and indicates it was Made in U.S.A. The included envelope bears a clear postmark of "FEB 14 1938", adding historical context and authenticity to this collectible piece of paper ephemera.
This listing includes one vintage American Greetings Valentine's Day card and one matching original mailing envelope, as pictured. This delightful vintage Valentine is a wonderful example of early 20th-century greeting card artistry, perfect for collectors of antique paper, nostalgic holiday items, or those who appreciate historical Americana. The card's theme of playful affection, combined with its distinct 1930s aesthetic, makes it a unique find for enthusiasts of vintage collectibles and holiday ephemera.
Verified Specifications:
Brand/Maker: American Greetings
Item Type: Vintage Greeting Card (Valentine's Day Card)
Era/Style: 1938, Vintage, Playful Illustration
Material: Paper/Cardstock
Theme: Valentine's Day, Romance, Girl with Dog, Playful Interaction
Features: Original mailing envelope with 1938 postmark
Included Components: 1 Vintage Greeting Card, 1 Original Mailing Envelope
Country of Origin: U.S.A.
This item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.
Measures approximately 5 by 4 inches
Vintage 1938 American Greetings Valentine Card Girl Dog Pulling Leg Original
$10.99
This listing includes one vintage American Greetings Valentine's Day card and one matching original mailing envelope, as pictured. This delightful vintage Valentine is a wonderful example of early 20th-century greeting card artistry, perfect for collectors of antique paper, nostalgic holiday items, or those who appreciate historical Americana. The card's theme of playful affection, combined with its distinct 1930s aesthetic, makes it a unique find for enthusiasts of vintage collectibles and holiday ephemera.
Verified Specifications:
Brand/Maker: American Greetings
Item Type: Vintage Greeting Card (Valentine's Day Card)
Era/Style: 1938, Vintage, Playful Illustration
Material: Paper/Cardstock
Theme: Valentine's Day, Romance, Girl with Dog, Playful Interaction
Features: Original mailing envelope with 1938 postmark
Included Components: 1 Vintage Greeting Card, 1 Original Mailing Envelope
Country of Origin: U.S.A.
This item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.
Measures approximately 5 by 4 inches
