I'll Cop You Yet, My Valentine – Historic Reproduction
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
Step back in time with I'll Cop You Yet, My Valentine, a historic image rich in period detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A fine choice for anyone who loves history, and a gift that gets noticed. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
I'll Cop You Yet, My Valentine
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The title, *I'll Cop You Yet, My Valentine*, plays on "cop," which means both to catch someone and slang for a policeman, so the sweetheart is cast as an officer in pursuit of her beau. Comic Valentines like this were mass-produced in the United States and Britain around the turn of the twentieth century, when inexpensive postcards were a popular way to send a playful message. They leaned on rhymed verse, exaggerated figures and gentle teasing about courtship. The wordplay carries much of the joke, so the title is worth reading closely alongside the image.
| Original scan | 604 × 806 px |
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| Reference | Valentines Day Cards-fd0001 |
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