Thursday, February 11, 2010

Old Valentines With Hands




I purchased these from an antique shop in Essex, Massachusetts around 1980. I especially like the hands. And also the sentiment on the green bow: "Far from thee - be every care." The fan-shaped card has a red yarn ruffle.

Wishing you all a happy valentines day for this Postcard Friendship Friday!

14 comments:

  1. PostcardyFebruary 11, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    I like those hand images. I have a couple of Valentine postcards with hands.

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  2. MaryFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    I've never seen anything like these - they are beautiful!

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  3. IreneFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    Great cards. Happy Valentine's Day, Happy PFF

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  4. Paul van YperenFebruary 12, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    They're exquisite. Happy PFF.

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  5. LindaFebruary 12, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    I have a few of these, and what I love in addition to the hands are the old-fashioned phrases, like "Truly thine." So dear.

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  6. SnapFebruary 12, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    I like the hand images also. Lovely cards. Happy Valentine's Day and Happy PFF!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us all.

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  8. Sheila @ A Postcard a DayFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    I haven't seen this style of card before. Beautiful!

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  9. MuseSwingsFebruary 12, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    These are lovely and graceful!

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  10. Christine H.February 12, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    I have some calling cards with hands on them...and even a few valentines, but none as lovely as yours.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Really beautiful! Thanks for sharing these!

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  12. StaceyFebruary 14, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    Love these cards... I collect them as well. The one with the ruffle is especially pretty!

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    Really Pretty, Anita! Thanks for stopping by ddna!

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  14. AnitaNHFebruary 15, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    Thank you to everyone who visited and left a comment for Postcard Friendship Friday. Hope you all enjoyed a happy valentines day and a wonderful holiday weekend. See you all next friday!

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