Happy Valentine's Day!

Even when I was a kid I preferred vintage Valentines over the contemporary ones they made each year. Round-cheeked, blushing critters with pun-filled sayings are infinitely more entertaining than Barbie or Mickey Mouse. A shy rabbit saying "Some Bunny Loves You" is really the one that gets me.

So, with this in mind I offer a selection of vintage valentines that are sure to bring a smile. Have a very Happy Valentine's Day!

These two little eggs are priceless. In the frying pan of love - "I'm a good egg with a heart of gold."

I love that these little matches are all aflame. Oh to share a little matchbook someplace!

Wild about you? The puns never end...

For the beauty buffs, a "permanent" love should be right up your alley!

I know, I know...it was only a matter of time before this sentiment came out. A heart-shaped honeycomb and a bee in a little red bowler? Stop it. Too much!

Clearly from the atomic era of the 1950s-1960s... who doesn't want their own astronaut to blast off with?

Most of these images were found online or on Flickr if you search "vintage valentine" - there's a lot on there from the Deco and Victorian eras too, but these are my favorites. Also, be sure to check out this post from the Junior Society for another choice group of odd valentines from way back when. Be sure to browse their other posts of vintage valentines too!

Happy Valentine's Day one and all!

Comments

[julie]

I really really want that "Permanent" valentine! They're all wonderful designs. Thank goodness for vintage design... it keeps me happy.

[WendyB]

These are adorable, especially the eggs!