Vintage 1950s Die Cut Valentine Card Lot of 6, Whitney & American Greetings School Valentines, Mid Century Paper Ephemera
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Vintage Die-Cut Valentine's Day Card Collection
This charming collection includes six vintage Valentine's Day cards dating from approximately the 1940s–1950s.
Filled with colorful illustrations, playful puns, and nostalgic childhood scenes, these die-cut and fold-out valentines capture the cheerful spirit of mid-century classroom exchanges.
Details
- Set of six vintage Valentine's Day cards
- Largest card measures approximately 7½ inches tall by 6 inches wide
- Smallest card measures approximately 5 inches tall by 3 inches wide
- Includes die-cut, fold-out, and stand-up designs
- Features classic mid-century illustrations of children, hearts, wagons, roller skates, and schoolyard themes
- Several cards retain publisher marks including Whitney and Made in U.S.A.; some cards are unmarked
- Original handwritten names and greetings remain on each card
Condition
Good vintage condition overall. The largest heart-shaped valentine has a center crease from being folded, as shown in the photos. All six cards have handwritten inscriptions on the reverse, adding authentic vintage character. Light edge wear, minor surface wear, and gentle age toning are present throughout, consistent with cards that were exchanged and saved. Colors remain bright and display beautifully.
Collector's Notes
Die-cut classroom valentines from the 1940s and 1950s are favorites among paper ephemera collectors because of their whimsical artwork, mechanical features, and playful sayings. Original signed examples like these offer a small glimpse into childhood friendships from decades past, making them wonderful additions to holiday displays, scrapbooking collections, or vintage paper archives.
Your collectible will be carefully packed and shipped in protective packaging to help it arrive safely.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
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Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.
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Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.
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With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.
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Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.
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