Many years ago I bought a used book (I believe it was
Arthur Hailey's "Hotel"
) and found a beautiful vintage Valentine inside. I loved it, and for years it hung out on my fridge. I adore how retro valentines combine the beautiful typography and commercial artistry from the mid-century era.
The puns are also kind of classic. Here are some of my favorites from around the web.
Dogs randomly appear in a lot of valentines from the 1950s and 60s. I approve! I love the little artist with her blonde topknot, pink artist coverall, and red keds.
Combining a knitting joke and valentines day? Darn it, why not?
This bat girl, "I'm Batty About You!" valentine might be favorite.
Do-nut say that you don't love this valentine! Doughnuts! Coffee cups!
The kids on this "Heels Over Head" valentine sort of look like the Campbell Soup kids, doncha think?
A sweet vintage doggie declares "My Heart Is Yours."
Here's a valentine honey Don Draper would approve of, since it appears she's mixing sort of cocktail.
A dog making hot dawgs! Get it?
This valentine pops a corny question- Will You Be My Valentine?
Another random doggie. This one sings! Love the crooner.
I feel like there is some innuendo in this strike up a match Valentine, don't you?
This is a very wordy Valentine, but the two little eggs in the cast iron frying pan is so cute! I love anamorphic food, don't you?
Those are all the so cute! The doggy "my heart is yours" is pretty sweet!
ReplyDeleteCute! And you know I love a good pun, so these are win-win.
ReplyDeleteThe eggs are my favorite!
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