Valentine's Gallery Page Eighteen
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Cut Out Mechanical Valentine
Mfg. Unknown
Circa: 1930's
Made in U.S.A.
Cut-Out, Mechanical Card has a small metal grommet on the left edge of the heart which allows the dogs head to move up and down when you pull  on his tail.  The card reads: "Be My Valentine ~ I'm trying to see, How I stand in with you, Say  you'll be my sweetie, 'Cause I'll hound you till you do". 
Valentine Postcard
Mfg. A.C. Co.
Circa: Postmarked 1911
Valentine Series A.C.
Embossed, Gold Leafed Postcard reads: "A Gift of Love"/
  Valentine Victorian Lace with Scrap Valentine Victorian Lace with Scrap
Mfg. George C. Whitney Co.
Marked W 1/2
Circa: 1889
Cut-Out, Folded, Gold Leafed, Embossed Card with Paper Lace and Scrap Appliqués.  Card reads: "Heartsease ~ I send thee flowers the sweetest, And words of loving cheer, May happiness attend thee, Throughout the coming year".
Valentine Postcard
Mfg. S. Bergman, N.Y.
Copyright 1913
Marked 8003
Circa:  Postmarked February 14, 1916
Embossed, Gold Leafed Postcard reads: "Valentine Greetings ~ 'Neath Dan Cupid's sway I have come to stay, And I'm feeling chockful of affection: Though he aims his dart Straight at my poor heart, Yet he's looking in your direction."
   Valentine Cut Out Lace with Scrap   Valentine Cut Out Lace with Scrap
Valentine Cut Out Lace with Scrap
Mfg. Unknown
Circa: Late 1800's
Cut-Out, Folded, Gold Leafed, Embossed Card with Paper Lace and Scrap Appliqués.  The front lace portion of this card can be unfolded and lifted out approximately two inches above the back and stands two inches high.  Card reads: "I'll give a loving heart to thee if thou my Valentine will be".
Valentine Candy Conversation Hearts Vintage Valentine Candy Conversation Hearts Vintage Valentine Candy Conversation Hearts Vintage  
Mfg. Package Confectionery Co.
Boston, U.S.A.
Circa: Late 1800's - Early 1900's
Although this is not a Postcard or Greeting Card, these Candy Hearts were given as tokens of appreciation on Valentine's Day.  Conversation Hearts, originally called Motto Hearts, were created in 1866 by Daniel Chase, brother of NECCO founder, Oliver Chase.

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