Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards
From the first reference to a valentine card in 1625, to modern times, this book celebrates sentimental charm, wit, and romance over the decades in America's valentines.

Page after page of colorful valentines ranging from elaborately decorated Victorian pull-downs to simple ones exchanged by schoolchildren in the 60s and 70s are displayed here in over 560 spectacular color photographs.

European origins as well as American traditions, celebration and card sending customs, card designs and themes, artists and manufacturers from Howland, Whitney, Prang, to Gibson, Hallmark, and American Greetings are included. Anyone who has ever sent or received a valentine will enjoy this fascinating book.
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Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards
From the first reference to a valentine card in 1625, to modern times, this book celebrates sentimental charm, wit, and romance over the decades in America's valentines.

Page after page of colorful valentines ranging from elaborately decorated Victorian pull-downs to simple ones exchanged by schoolchildren in the 60s and 70s are displayed here in over 560 spectacular color photographs.

European origins as well as American traditions, celebration and card sending customs, card designs and themes, artists and manufacturers from Howland, Whitney, Prang, to Gibson, Hallmark, and American Greetings are included. Anyone who has ever sent or received a valentine will enjoy this fascinating book.
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Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards

Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards

by Robert Brenner
Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards

Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards

by Robert Brenner

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Overview

From the first reference to a valentine card in 1625, to modern times, this book celebrates sentimental charm, wit, and romance over the decades in America's valentines.

Page after page of colorful valentines ranging from elaborately decorated Victorian pull-downs to simple ones exchanged by schoolchildren in the 60s and 70s are displayed here in over 560 spectacular color photographs.

European origins as well as American traditions, celebration and card sending customs, card designs and themes, artists and manufacturers from Howland, Whitney, Prang, to Gibson, Hallmark, and American Greetings are included. Anyone who has ever sent or received a valentine will enjoy this fascinating book.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780764301957
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date: 01/06/1997
Series: A Schiffer Book for Collectors Ser.
Pages: 208
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Bob Brenner, of Princeton, Wisconsin, is a leading authority on the traditions of Christmas and other holidays. He lectures and curates major holiday exhibits for the Smithsonian and other museums.
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