Friday, January 4, 2013

Dumb Love - Ventriloquists and Dummies

Yes! I said you are my Valentine.

3 1/4" x 3 1/2"
dated 1940
Flat
by A. C. Co (American Colortype Co.)
made in USA
marked: 162 x/.



To my Valentine Here's a big mouthful for a cute little eyeful! (on tongue) I Love You!

The way the Mouth is folded implies a Ventriloquists' Dummy
circa 1940s

made in USA

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

1939-1940 New York World's Fair Series

I'm SEEING THINGS today,...when I look....at you Valentine.

3" x 4 1/4"
dated 1940
Flat
made in USA


This series features a New York World's Fair 1939-40 theme. The Trylon and Perisphere, very recognizable sites from the fair, make an appearance. Some of the other buildings pictured on the cards may be references to other specific structures from that fair. If you recognize any unnamed ones on our cards, please leave a comment letting us know its identity.

I'm looking for someone like you Valentine.

3" x 4 1/4"
dated 1940
Flat
made in USA

 Hey, Hey! You're the FAIR-est Valentine in the world.

3" x 4 1/4"
circa 1939, 1940
Features the Trylon and Perisphere by architects Harrison and Fouihoux
Flat
made in USA


All is FAIR ...in LOVE and WAR I'd fight 'em all for you ....Valentine.

3" x 4 1/4"
circa 1939, 1940
Flat
made in USA

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Games - Love at Play!



Hope I never miss bein' your Valentine!

4 5/8" x 2 1/2"
circa 1950s
Flat
marked: made in U.S.A.
no other publisher's marks

 You Can't SKIP me - Be My Valentine.

3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
circa 1920s
Flat


Gee Valentine - I don't SEE why you won't be mine!

4 1/8" x 4 1/2"
circa 1950s
Fold-Out
made in USA


 All Out But You My Valentine.

3" x 2 3/4"
circa 1920s
Appears to be referencing the end of choosing teams or some such as in "eeny meeny"
Flat 

 The GRIPPING TRUTH I want you for my Valentine.

3 1/8" x 3 1/2"
circa 1930s
Flat
made in USA 


 Guess Who - wants you for a Valentine?

4" x 6 1/8"
circa 1940s
Mechanical Flat
made in USA