
Vintage Valentine Card: Gnome/Dwarf Holding Letter, Early 1900s
Text on Card
Did you ever see such a fine Valentine?
Description
Sporting a bright red vest, olive-green breeches, and curled-toe slippers, a rotund, rosy-cheeked boy or folk character strikes a playful, animated pose while writing on or pinning a large letter to a wall. This charming Edwardian Valentine card showcases traditional folk attire paired with the hand-lettered text 'Did you ever see such a fine Valentine?' — a flirtatious question typical of early 20th-century courtship cards. The vibrant chromolithographic printing reveals rich colors and delicate shading, characteristic of quality greeting card production during this period.
Subjects
boy, folk character, letter, whimsical figure
Printing Notes
V-48 marking visible in lower left corner, suggesting catalog or series numbering. Hand-lettered script typography. Fine color separation and registration typical of quality Edwardian greeting card production.







