To My Valentine: Oh You Smoothie, Let's Be Sundae Dates – Antique Print
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Few images capture their era like this historic image of To My Valentine: Oh You Smoothie, Let's Be Sundae Dates. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
Choose the framed print, ready to hang the day it arrives, or the unframed print for a frame of your own. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
To My Valentine: Oh You Smoothie, Let's Be Sundae Dates
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A novelty postcard-style greeting with a punning title, "Oh You Smoothie, Let's Be Sundae Dates," signals the playful wordplay that made early twentieth-century Valentine's cards so popular. Cards like this one were typically mass-produced by lithographic printers and sent through the mail, with puns on food, sweets and courtship that gave senders a light, affectionate way to express interest. The pairing of a dessert pun with a romantic invitation reflects the era's fondness for cheeky sentiment, and it is worth looking closely at the card's color and lettering, which show how commercial printing shaped the look of holiday greetings.
| Original scan | 656 × 848 px |
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| Reference | Valentines Day Cards-fd0007 |
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