McLoughlin Bros.
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
"A Pick-Pocket" household finances vinegar valentine, circa 1900
Johns Hopkins University collection of games and toys
The Johns Hopkins University collection of vintage games and toys is an artificially assembled collection of materials purchased and selected by the curators of Special Collections. It spans from 1796 to 2020.
"On the Trail" old maid vinegar valentine, circa 1890
"Simply Shocking!" modesty vinegar valentine, circa 1890
A vinegar valentine on the topic of feminine modesty titled "Simply Shocking!" The image, drawn by Charles J. Howard, shows a woman from behind, who is clutching her skirt in one hand such that the fabric is drawn tight against her rear. The poem's text reads, "'Oh me! Oh my!' in awe we cry / when we behold your weird display; / 'Some folks don't know what not to show,' / is what your get up makes us say."
"Slow Suicide" anti-smoking vinegar valentine, circa 1890
An anti-smoking vinegar valentine titled "Slow Suicide." The image, drawn by Charles J. Howard, features a man smoking and a pack of cigarettes emblazoned with "1 doz. assorted coffin nails." The valentine's poem reads, "If health and strength a man would lose / One certain means there is to choose -- / Inhale the cigarette's deadly smoke / And prematurely he will croak."
Valentines collection
The Valentines collection is an artificially assembled collection of handmade valentines and vinegar valentines which spans from approximately 1850 to 1940.
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