{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-die-cut-valentine-cards-lot-of-6","title":"Vintage 1950s Die Cut Valentine Card Lot of 6, Whitney \u0026 American Greetings School Valentines, Mid Century Paper Ephemera","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVintage Die-Cut Valentine's Day Card Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming collection includes six vintage Valentine's Day cards dating from approximately the 1940s–1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilled 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/souvenir-and-ephemera\" title=\"Set of six vintage Valentine's Day cards\"\u003eSet of six vintage Valentine's Day cards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLargest card measures approximately 7½ inches tall by 6 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmallest card measures approximately 5 inches tall by 3 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes die-cut, fold-out, and stand-up designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures classic mid-century illustrations of children, hearts, wagons, roller skates, and schoolyard themes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral cards retain publisher marks including Whitney and Made in U.S.A.; some cards are unmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal handwritten names and greetings remain on each card\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDie-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour collectible will be carefully packed and shipped in protective packaging to help it arrive safely.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"about reading vintage\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\"\u003eWhile I do my best\u003c\/a\u003e to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48863160303871,"sku":"F2 – T2 –3008","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/six_vintage_die-cut_Valentine_s_Day_cards_from_the_1940s_1950s.jpg?v=1784662227","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-1950s-die-cut-valentine-cards-lot-of-6","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}