Sweet early vintage Valentine: die-cut elephant with a 3D honeycomb tissue “balloon” and classic sayings—bright, nostalgic, and display-ready.
Details
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Era: 1920s–1930s
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Type: vintage die-cut Valentine with 3D honeycomb tissue pop-up element
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Materials: printed cardstock, honeycomb tissue paper (fold-out), paper tab/slot construction
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Measurements: Approx. 8" x 5.5"
Front text
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“TO MY VALENTINE” (top heart)
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“LOVE” (large heart)
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“I’LL NEVER FORGET!” (heart near ear)
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“And I’ll LOVE YOU for the ‘BALANCE’ ” (lower left heart)
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“OF MY LIFE!” (lower right heart)
Style Notes
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Design: smiling elephant holding a tiny heart that reads “You” with layered red hearts and bold lettering
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3D feature: round honeycomb tissue element (ball/balloon look) with blue-and-white heart pattern on the outer card area; tissue shows warm peach tone when opened
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Colors: sunny canary yellow background, cherry red hearts, soft peach/tan elephant, and a teal bow accent—classic early-Valentine palette
Suggested uses: framed wall art, shelf décor, Valentine vignette, gift topper/display, paper ephemera collection
Condition
- Honest vintage condition with typical age-related wear.
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Backside: noticeable yellowing overall; handwritten inscription present (“To Luther from …” as shown).
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Tissue: discoloration/age toning visible (warmened from age).
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Edges/structure: light corner/edge wear; the honeycomb element shows age-softened paper but still presents well for display.
Photos show the exact piece—this one has that “handled and loved” estate-paper look collectors expect.
Collector’s Notes
Die-cut Valentines with working honeycomb elements are classic early 20th-century ephemera—especially with character illustrations like this elephant and multiple slogan hearts. It’s the kind of piece that looks fantastic propped on a bookshelf for February (or year-round if you’re a paper lover).
Want a Valentine that feels like it came straight from a family scrapbook? This one’s ready to join your collection.
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Disclaimer
The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
