Nothing like getting surprise hate mail from a would-be lover on February 14.
Oh yes, the beautiful, sappy, make you *swoon* Valentine's cards are nice, but my heart of hearts truly belongs to the mischievous vintage Valentines known as Vinegar Valentines or Penny Dreadfuls. Apparently they first started to become popular in the late 1800's, and remained so through the first part of the 20th century, and were often sent anonymously to poke fun at certain types of annoying people. Luckily there are still some great examples floating around out there - the 19th century ones are a bit more expensive than the 20th century ones of course, but they are all pretty reasonable considering their age and the delicate nature of old paper... PAINTED DOLL Vinegar Valentine -Penny Dreadful Vinegar Valentine or Penny Dreadful - Heart Agony COFFEE HOUND Vinegar Valentine - Penny Dreadful Turnabout Wheelabout Hussey Vinegar Valentine VALENTINE PENNY DREADFUL COMIC,"CIGARETTE CHISLER" 40'S PENNY DREADFUL*VINEGAR VALENTINE*WOLF* MADAME UPPISH Vinegar Valentine -Penny Dreadful Vintage Penny Dreadful/Comic Valentine: BOTCH TAILOR PENNY DREADFUL*VINEGAR VALENTINE*BOOKWORM*
"GYMNAST." Oh! aint your muscle big and hard ? But a secret let me tell you, pard: Your brain grows less as your muscle grows big, And in few more years you won't be worth a fig, Unless you give your brains a chance, And not give all your time to this athletic dance. --------------------------------------------- This is a very rare large antique Penny Dreadful / Vinegar Valentine with 8 lines of verse. Most likely printed in the USA between the 1850s to late 1800s. Sourced from a collection of Vinegar Valentines, all from the same era. The full print is shown in the first photo. Other photos show details from the print. The last photo shows how the print might look when matted and framed. Penny Dreadfuls /Vinegar Valentines were a popular phenomenon from the 1840s to the 1940s, although the British Postal Museum has a copy from 1790. Some of the caricatures were drawn by the American cartoonist Charles Howard in the 1870s. The rhymes and drawings were not just amusing, but were also downright cruel, very mean-spirited, and insulting. Single sheet, toned paper with beautiful patina; some creasing on edges. It is very rare to find them in this size and in such good condition, especially since they were usually printed on cheap paper (they used to sell for a penny, hence the name "Penny Dreadful"). The only reference we've seen to a Vinegar Valentine about this size was in the British Postal Museum & Archive Blog, now known as the Postalmuseum.org Size of sheet: approx. 9 inches x 21.25 inches (23 cm x 54 cm) This is an original published between the 1850s to late 1800s, not a reproduction! Bananastrudel sells only originals. The Bananastrudel watermark does not appear on the print. For more of these Vinegar Valentines, click on: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/bananastrudel?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&search_query=dreadful Size of sheet: approx. 9 inches x 21.25 inches (23 cm x 54 cm) Shipped rolled in a tube. Note: The politically incorrect material reflects the spirit of the past, and is by no means reflective of our philosophy!
"BAD PAY. " You're an N.G. loafer of the low-down sort, Who, when hungry, to the free lunch counters resort; You never in your life did an honest day's work, Except at the work-house when you couldn't shirk. Your bills you were never known to pay, So appropriate is the name you get this day. --------------------------------------------- This is a very rare large antique Penny Dreadful / Vinegar Valentine with 6 lines of verse. Most likely printed in the USA between the 1850s to late 1800s. Sourced from a collection of Vinegar Valentines, all from the same era. The full print is shown in the first photo. Other photo shows details from the print. Penny Dreadfuls /Vinegar Valentines were a popular phenomenon from the 1840s to the 1940s, although the British Postal Museum has a copy from 1790. Though the rhymes and drawings were amusing, they were also downright cruel, very mean-spirited, and highly insulting. Single sheet, toned paper with beautiful patina; some creasing on edges. It is very rare to find them in this size and in such good condition, especially since they were usually printed on cheap paper (they used to sell for a penny, hence the name "Penny Dreadful"). The only reference we've seen to a Vinegar Valentine about this size was in the British Postal Museum & Archive Blog, now known as the Postalmuseum.org Size of sheet: approx. 9 inches x 21.25 inches (23 cm x 54 cm) This is an original published between the 1850s to late 1800s, not a reproduction! Bananastrudel sells only originals. The Bananastrudel watermark does not appear on the print. For more of these Vinegar Valentines, click on: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/bananastrudel?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&search_query=dreadful Size of sheet: approx. 9 inches x 21.25 inches (23 cm x 54 cm) Shipped rolled in a tube. Note: The politically incorrect material reflects the spirit of the past, and is by no means reflective of our philosophy!
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Great Valentine's Night. We all made each other cards. Love a home made card! Hubs and I gave the kids books. Nice diner eaten at the dining room table. Steak, Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus. All family favorites. Kids who like roasted asparagus = happy mommy. It was too windy to grill tonight so I cooked the steaks in my cast iron pan. First time I've even used it for steak. Turned out pretty good. I would give it a solid B. A learning experience. I know what to do to make it an A next time. The husband gave me a tear inducing love letter. You can keep your candy and flowers I'll take a letter anytime. Now time to cozy up for a Monday night couch date and a glass or two of a lovely Malbec. Love and Candy Hearts to all PS Don't ya'll love how candy conversation hearts get updated to keep up with the time - Text Me. Now if only they tasted better, less like Pepto.
The Victorians had a custom of sending ‘Vinegar Valentines’ to people they didn’t much care for. These examples are delicious. Oh, and for added vigour, the recipient of these insults paid the postage on delivery. Via: Atlas Obscura, Smithsonian, Spitalfields Life
Nothing like getting surprise hate mail from a would-be lover on February 14.
Valentines are great examples of the creation of demand, and their first appearance coincides with the emergence and development of the greeting cards industry in the mid-nineteenth century. Pre-modern romantic expressions were personal and handmade, but from about 1840 on, an increasingly dizzying array of stock sentiments appeared on the market. Like all ephemera, they …
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Nothing like getting surprise hate mail from a would-be lover on February 14.
Vintage vinegar valentine with amazing colors! It was folded at some point so there are creases, (please see photos). Measures approximately 8” x 11”, and original, not reproduction. The colors are great!!!
“A She-Tiger”. If Barnum e'er laid eye on you, I know what he would do: He'd put in all the papers known, Of the most wonderful tigress known. The curious feature of the animal would be, That in it you could some little of a woman see. --------------------------------------------- This is a very rare large antique Penny Dreadful / Vinegar Valentine with 6 lines of verse. Most likely printed in the USA between the 1850s to late 1800s. Sourced from a collection of Vinegar Valentines, all from the same era. The full print is shown in the first photo. Other photo shows details from the print. Penny Dreadfuls /Vinegar Valentines were a popular phenomenon from the 1840s to the 1940s, although the British Postal Museum has a copy from 1790. Some of the caricatures were drawn by the American cartoonist Charles Howard in the 1870s. The rhymes and drawings were not just amusing, but were also downright cruel, very mean-spirited, and insulting. Single sheet, toned paper with beautiful patina, very faint creases. It is very rare to find them in this size and in such good condition, especially since they were usually printed on cheap paper (they used to sell for a penny, hence the name "Penny Dreadful"). The only reference we've seen to a Vinegar Valentine about this size was in the British Postal Museum & Archive Blog, now known as the Postalmuseum.org Size of sheet: approx. 9 inches x 21.25 inches (23 cm x 54 cm) This is an original published between the 1850s to late 1800s, not a reproduction! Bananastrudel sells only originals. The Bananastrudel watermark does not appear on the print. For more of these Vinegar Valentines, click on: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/bananastrudel?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&search_query=dreadful Size of sheet: approx. 9 inches x 21.25 inches (23 cm x 54 cm) Shipped flat or rolled in a tube. Note: The politically incorrect material reflects the spirit of the past, and is by no means reflective of our philosophy!
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“A Made-up Slim-Jim”. Although with padded clothes you try A show of flesh to make, 'Tis easy with a glance to see You're but a bony fake. You're trying hard a spouse to catch, But you will fail, I know, Unless you can induce some flesh Upon your bones to grow --------------------------------------------- This is a very rare large antique Penny Dreadful / Vinegar Valentine with 6 lines of verse. Most likely printed in the USA between the 1850s to late 1800s. Sourced from a collection of Vinegar Valentines, all from the same era. The full print is shown in the first photo. Other photo shows details from the print. Penny Dreadfuls /Vinegar Valentines were a popular phenomenon from the 1840s to the 1940s, although the British Postal Museum has a copy from 1790. Some of the caricatures were drawn by the American cartoonist Charles Howard in the 1870s. The rhymes and drawings were not just amusing, but were also downright cruel, very mean-spirited, and insulting. Single sheet, toned paper with beautiful patina, creases on edges, and some small tears on lower left edge, previously repaired with archival mending tissue en verso. It is very rare to find them in this size and in such good condition, especially since they were usually printed on cheap paper (they used to sell for a penny, hence the name "Penny Dreadful"). NOTE: the thin black rod at the top of the print is only a prop and is not included. The only reference we've seen to a Vinegar Valentine about this size was in the British Postal Museum & Archive Blog, now known as the Postalmuseum.org Size of sheet: approx. 9 inches x 21.25 inches (23 cm x 54 cm) This is an original published between the 1850s to late 1800s, not a reproduction! Bananastrudel sells only originals. The Bananastrudel watermark does not appear on the print. For more of these Vinegar Valentines, click on: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/bananastrudel?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&search_query=dreadful Size of sheet: approx. 9 inches x 21.25 inches (23 cm x 54 cm) Shipped rolled in a tube. Note: The politically incorrect material reflects the spirit of the past, and is by no means reflective of our philosophy!
Feeling anti-Valentine's Day this year? Well, instead of sending lovey-dovey cards, you can send Vinegar Valentines and insult those you ...
