Handmade valentines
Series
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No requestable containers
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Valentines collection is an artificially assembled collection which spans from approximately 1850 to 1940. The collection consists of both handmade valentines meant for a sweetheart and vinegar valentines designed to insult the recipient. See file descriptions for more information on individual items.
Dates
- Creation: 1840 - 1940
Creator
- From the Collection: Howard, Charles J. (Person)
- From the Collection: McLoughlin Bros. (Publisher, Organization)
- From the Collection: S. Marks and Sons (London, England) (Publisher, Organization)
- From the Collection: Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888 (Person)
- From the Collection: Dean & Son (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.40 Cubic Feet (1 flat box (14.5 x 11.5 x 1.5 inches), 1 clamshell binder (12.25 x 12 x 2.5 inches), 1 flat box (11 x 1.5 x 9 inches))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA
specialcollections@lists.jhu.edu
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA
specialcollections@lists.jhu.edu