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Vintage Valentines
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Uploaded: 01/02/15 3:22 PM GMT
Vintage Valentines
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These are German die-cut valentines from my late mother-in-law Betty's collection of valentines. These are also known as pop-up valentines as you pull down on the front piece which becomes the stand, the other pieces pop out in 3, 4 or even 5 layers. They were most popular from about 1895 - 1915 but were still around in the 1920's. They were Victorian style with birds and flowers and frequently included a tissue honeycomb. We have a box of these all individually wrapped in tissue with about 50 of this style and then over a hundred of the "new" flat type which became popular in the 1930s and beyond. The colors of German lithography was so good even 100 years ago that these are really not faded at all. They were quite expensive for their day selling for 10-15 cents a piece! This is my entry for the contest.
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::bfrank
01/02/15 4:08 PM GMT
They absolutely gorgeous cards Kathy! They are quite a keepsake. I love how they have their own little stand to present them around the house. You have presented them very well and this makes a fine entry for the contest.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
These are beautiful antique cards, yet I really like how you have set this shot up, with the dark background, lace and flowers. It all comes together so nicely, Kathy. Good luck in the contest!
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Music is what feelings sound like.
I agree about your presentation, you put some thought into it, and it shows, they are so beautifully detailed, and in such good shape.
tigs =^..^=
tigs =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
I have never seen any of these before, Kathy. They are quite interesting and beautiful. Excellent shot, and a great entry for the contest. Good luck.
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Very colourful and beautiful Kathy. It makes a very good entry for the contest.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
These cards are lovely - each card is unique and I like the three dimensional quality. Very well captured and presented Kathy:-):-):-)
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I imagine you've bought these antiques out of protective storage Kathy. The cards and overall scene is authenticity arranged, I'm sure it would make your mother in law smile!
A very good entry Kathy.
A very good entry Kathy.
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What a beautiful and unique entry, Kathy.
It is perfect and you have displayed this so well.
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It is perfect and you have displayed this so well.
TicK
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
Kathy, in my country (Holland) they were called 'poezie album plaatjes'.
Most of the girls had an unwritten poetry album where (similar but smaller) die-cut valentines were pasted by family and friends and an appropriate text or poem was written. My late wife had even more albums. This habit continued here till about 1955. Brings warm memories to me!
Wonderful entry. Good Luck my friend.
Most of the girls had an unwritten poetry album where (similar but smaller) die-cut valentines were pasted by family and friends and an appropriate text or poem was written. My late wife had even more albums. This habit continued here till about 1955. Brings warm memories to me!
Wonderful entry. Good Luck my friend.
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Gorgeous cards! So much work used to go into Valentines that they were really works of art. I notice that forget-me-nots are prominent on each card carrying their own message.
I love the bright colors, the 3D look, the lace and flower arrangement as a background. This is a really lovely presentation.
I love the bright colors, the 3D look, the lace and flower arrangement as a background. This is a really lovely presentation.
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GAWD!.....I though I slept and missed a few months when I saw the title Kathy! .. lol
What a great Vintage post!....has all the necessary requirements too
Good luck
What a great Vintage post!....has all the necessary requirements too
Good luck
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured">
"You can observe a lot by just watching".
- Yogi Berra
Beautifully presented vintage cards, Kathy. A great entry for the contest.
-Christie
-Christie
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WOW!!! What a wonderful find Trixxie and what a perfect entry into the contest:):) I really love how all of the entries have been so "across the board" and this is really an outstanding entry:):)
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Congratulations on 2nd place win! This is well deserved!
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Congrats on your 2nd place win Kathy. It was a tossup between yours and Jimbob's.
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Congrats on 2nd place, Kathy. I really like how you set this one up. Fantastico!
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Music is what feelings sound like.
Congrats Kathy for your 2nd place in the the Vintage/Antique contest.
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