Wednesday, February 10, 2010

VTT - Big Red Heart Valentines







Here I have some more Whitney valentine postcards. I think of all the valentine postcards that they made, my favorites are the ones with big red hearts. The first postcard is postmarked 1925. The others are undated but are from the same approximate time.

I have had the Snoopy planter for a long time, and it wasn't new when I got it. I found a picture of the same one on a Peanuts Collectibles website and learned that it is from the mid-1970s. It has a "Made in Japan" label and is 3 inches high and wide. The Peanuts Collectibles website has all sorts of Peanuts items but no postcards. I like Peanuts collectibles but limited myself to a few. There are so many that a collection of them can easily get out of hand.



I'm participating in Vintage Thingie Thursday
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26 comments:

  1. CharlotteFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:33:00 PM CST

    I remember recieving some like these!

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  2. BeaFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:56:00 PM CST

    I love those old Valentine cards. Today's cards are so "commercial".

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  3. LVFebruary 10, 2010 at 6:27:00 PM CST

    You have a really nice collection of vintage Valentine cards. I enjoyed seeing them and bringing back memories.

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  4. MaureenFebruary 10, 2010 at 6:46:00 PM CST

    Such sweet cards! I've been trying to figure out what it is that is so endearing and I think I know. Those pudgy faces and rosy cheeks!

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  5. UnknownFebruary 10, 2010 at 7:13:00 PM CST

    I love the rhymes on those cards. I had a bank just like your planter when I was a kid in the 70s. I'm sure it's still in my parents' house somewhere.

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  6. Tara BeaulieuFebruary 10, 2010 at 7:29:00 PM CST

    Oh my aunt would love that peanuts planter- she is a Snoopy fanatic! Such cute items!

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  7. CCFebruary 10, 2010 at 7:30:00 PM CST

    I love the vintage cards and yours are so sweet. I wonder why they don't make them so nice anymore?? I love the one..the little girl with her puppy. Thank you so much for sharing such treasures with us and Happy VTT..

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  8. JocelynFebruary 10, 2010 at 8:00:00 PM CST

    I just LOVE your Valentine's. They are so sweet!

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  9. PauletteFebruary 10, 2010 at 8:09:00 PM CST

    Your vintage Valentines are adorable. Such vivid colors and sweet sentiments!

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  10. tFebruary 10, 2010 at 8:37:00 PM CST

    vintage valentines are so sweet. I wish the ones in the store were so innocent.

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  11. Diann @ The Thrifty GrooveFebruary 10, 2010 at 11:48:00 PM CST

    It's so sweet to see these vintage Valentines.

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  12. UllaFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:18:00 AM CST

    The vintage cards are so much cuter than modern ones!

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  13. Tra La La Boom De AyFebruary 11, 2010 at 2:23:00 AM CST

    So sweet. The last valentine brings back memories. I must have that in a collection in one of my chests somewhere. Thanks for reminding me. lol Cherie

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  14. MiriFebruary 11, 2010 at 6:28:00 AM CST

    These 1920s Valentines are just wonderful! I love '20s graphics, especially children...their outfits and hair styles are adorable.!

    Happy VTT and Valentine's Day!

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  15. VonlipiFebruary 11, 2010 at 6:48:00 AM CST

    Love the peanuts vase! Thanks for sharing

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  16. GraceFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:36:00 AM CST

    What wonderful vintage Valentines. Wish I still had all I received as a kid

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:13:00 AM CST

    Your Valentine postcards are just precious. I love seeing things like this. Great post!

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  18. SuKnitWittyFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:13:00 AM CST

    Isn't it fun to see how Valentines reflect the era's in which they were made? I do love the old ones, and wish I had some of the ones from elementary school years. I loved making my valentine boxes. That Snoopy...he's a Sweetheart!

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  19. GailFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:48:00 AM CST

    Fun postcards. I love vintage cards...they are so much more interesting and detailed than the newer cards. Love 'em.

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  20. thasniftyFebruary 11, 2010 at 12:04:00 PM CST

    I love snoopy and those valentines are beautiful. They don't make them like they used to

    -brightest blessings-
    Karina

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  21. ColoradoladyFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:24:00 PM CST

    Awww...snoopy is so sweet, along with your valentines...they just don't make them the way they used too, they have lost all the charm....Happy VTT!

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  22. Grace @ Ruby Moon DesignsFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:25:00 PM CST

    What lovely Valentines. Thanks for sharing these gems!

    Blessings, Grace

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  23. eilandkind/islandchildFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:42:00 PM CST

    I love those vintage Valentine's, now to get my hubby to go thrifting to give me one for Valentine's day. :)
    Happy Valentines to you!

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  24. AnnFebruary 11, 2010 at 2:18:00 PM CST

    I love the little girl card-so sweet. I'm always on the lookout for these kind of cards.

    Ann
    Tin and sparkle

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  25. UnknownFebruary 11, 2010 at 3:40:00 PM CST

    Thanks for sharing those wonderful Valentine post cards. Happy Valentine's Day! Warm hugs, Esther

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  26. Jenn EricksonFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:31:00 AM CST

    Oh, I just love the postcards from the 1920s! Thank you so much for sharing! What an amazing collection.

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