Vintage Easter Card Collection – 1920s-40s Die-Cut Ephemera Lot

Bring timeless romance to your collection with this charming trio of antique Valentine cards. These beautifully preserved pieces feature classic early 1900s–1940s artwork, embossed details, pop-up scenes, and ornate die-cut lace designs. Perfect for collectors of paper ephemera, farmhouse décor styling, scrapbooking inspiration, or displays for Valentine’s Day.

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💘 ITEM DETAILS

1. German Die-Cut Lace Valentine (Early 1900s)
• Intricate embossed lace border in gold and silver tones
• Charming scene with a well-dressed anthropomorphic cat, children, and lush florals
• Pop-up construction with original interior supports
• “To My Valentine” message on the front
• Marked Printed in Germany on the back
• Handwritten inscription: “To Marleine from Patsy”
• Approx. size: ~7.5” tall when displayed
• Condition: excellent for age; light edge wear and age toning as expected; pop-up still works

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2. Large Boy With Top Hat Valentine (c. 1930s–40s)
• Die-cut, stand-up display card
• Features a sweet illustration of a young boy tipping a top hat with a hidden Valentine inside that bends at the waist.
• Vibrant lithograph colors
• Stands independently
• Condition: minor surface wear

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3. Heart-Shaped Valentine with Verse (c. 1920s–30s)
• Soft pink scalloped heart with ribbon accent
• Romantic illustration of a courting couple
• Original printed poem on the back:
“Loving hearts like thine and mine
Naught can sever or divide…”
• Condition: light toning, slight edge wear, ribbon intact

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💌 CONDITION NOTES

These Valentines are all 80–120+ years old and show expected signs of age—light foxing, soft edges, and gentle wear. Beautiful display pieces.

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📏 APPROXIMATE SIZES
• German pop-up: ~7.5” tall
• Boy with hat: ~7.5” tall
• Heart valentine: ~5.5” tall