Vintage Ephemera

Vintage and original Woodall Fabrics paper print ad from a 1949 magazine.   This 1940s interior design advertisement shows a Decorator presenting a sketch showing a complete ensemble of harmonizing Goodall Fabrics.  Reads, "Goodall offers you the sure way to decorating success."

Back side is a full page ad for Wilbarry Lace Net Curtains. Reads, "Add a touch of Lace".  Shows a beautiful woman in a Ceil Chapman dress.  She is looking at a framed painting of herself, and her dog.

This is a full sheet ad measuring 9 5/8 x 12 3/4 inches.  Condition is very good with some age toning along the borders, staple holes along left edge and a tiny tear along right edge which does not affect the ad.

Would look great framed and hung as art. Vintage ads also make great Christmas or birthday gifts.

Vintage original 1938 Lee Overalls work clothes magazine print ad. This 1930s men's fashion advertisement reads, "LEE OVERALLS to the RESCUE! Tough Jelt Denim Saves Women Hours of Toil!.  Shows a Sewing machine, wash tub, and needle and thread running.

Sheet measures 10 1/2" x 13 1/2". Condition is very good with some rust spots along left border from staples. Ships flat with cardboard backing in a clear plastic archival safe sleeve.

Would look great framed and hung as art. Vintage ads also make great Christmas or birthday gifts.

Vintage and original Textron Fabrics paper print ad from a 1949 magazine.   This ad shows the "Gay and Rich" colors of Textron Drapery Fabrics.  Fabric Patterns include:

Cherry Red
Pen Plaid
Sage Green
Orient
Tango Red
Kensington
Cuban Lime
Plaza Grey
Avon
Grapefruit Yellow
Celebration

This is a full sheet ad measuring 9.5 x 12.75 inches.  Condition is very good with some age toning along the borders, staple holes along left edge and a small soiled spot near the yellow curtain on the right.

Would look great framed and hung as art. Vintage ads also make great Christmas or birthday gifts.

Vintage and original Swank paper print ad from 1963 magazine.  This 1960s men's jewelry advertisement shows a variety of Christmas gifts available through Swank, including: Swank Cuff Links, Musical Violin Decanter, Globe Jewelry Box for Men, Hussar Jewel Case, Swiss Imported Watches, Norseman Valet, and the Electro-Shine Shoe Buffer.

Ad is one full sheet and measures 10 1/4 x 13 5/8 inches.  Condition is very good with some age toning along the borders.

Would look great framed and hung as art. Vintage ads also make great Christmas or birthday gifts.

Vintage Wedding Wrapping Paper Gift Wrap dating to circa 1960s.

One uncut sheet measuring approximately 26 inches x 20 inches.

White background with silver embossed bells.

Great for scrapbooking or wrapping that special present!

Vintage Wrapping Paper Gift Wrap dating to circa 1960s.

One uncut sheet measuring about 26 inches x 20 inches.

White background with pink and red flowers.

Great for scrapbooking or wrapping that special present!

Vintage circa 1960s wrapping paper gift wrap. 

Gold background with funky multi colored designs.

One uncut sheet measuring 19" x 29".

Condition is very good.

Vintage Folding Valentine Card featuring two adorable yellow ducks.  Front reads, "Please." 

Card opens to a verse that reads:

Oh, how ducky it would be
If you were Valentines with me

Copyright 1947 by Charles Christian Culp.  Card measures 4" x 5.25".

Condition is very good with ink writing on back.

Great for altered art projects, book marks, and scrapbooking.

Vintage 1930s Teacher Valentine Greeting Card. Features a little girl, in a blue dress, standing at a chalkboard holding a red heart. Reads, "Valentine Greetings For My Teacher"

Card opens to reveal a verse. Inside reads, "My Valentine is near Not Far, I'll Spell Her Name For You, It's Teacher, And Don't I Like Her Too!"

Card measures 3 inches x 3.5 inches when closed. Condition is very good with ink writing on back, some soiling to inside and back, and small piece of paper stuck to chalkboard (see photo 2).

This is the original card. Would be great for altered art projects, scrap booking and collages. Please check my store for more vintage and antique greeting cards.

Vintage 1910s Valentine Greeting Card. Features a little boy dressed as a clown, holding a heart. Also has a red and pink bow near his feet. Reads, "token of Affektion" This is a die cut, stand up card.

Card measures 2.25 inches x 3.25 inches. Condition is excellent and card is unused. Printed in Germany.

This is the original card. Would be great for altered art projects, scrap booking and collages. Please check my shop for more vintage and antique greeting cards.

Vintage and original 1950s Valentine Card featuring a puppy and kitten in a wicker basket. Both are holding a heart shaped card in their mouth.

Front reads: To a Special Valentine

Card opens to reveal verse.

Inside reads: These wistful little comrades, Each with a perky bow, Have paired up just to bring Your My Valentine "Hello."

Marked on back, lower right corner: Whit. U.S.A.

Measures 4.5 inches wide x 5.5 inches tall. Condition is good with some paper loss on the kittens face.  There is also a type written note on the back and inside.

Please check my store for more vintage Valentine cards. Thanks for looking!

Vintage Hallmark Valentine greeting card featuring a little girl dressed in pink. Girl is sitting in a red chair and stirring a bowl. Her hair is up in pigtails.

Inside reads:

You're sugar and spice
And everything nice
And as sweet as you can be,
So it's no wonder
You're a favorite
Valentine with me!
Happy Valentine's Day

Card measures 4 inches x 6.25 inches. Card is unused, condition is excellent.

No envelope.

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Vintage original 1950s Valentine's Day Card showing a bare foot little boy, fishing with a fishing pole. This is such a cute card!

It is also embossed.

Reads: I am fishing with hook and line. To catch you for my Valentine.

Measures 2.75 inches wide x 3.75 inches tall. Published in U.S.A.

Condition is very good to excellent with pencil writing on the back.

Given to Wilma Husa from Lucille Wagner.

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Vintage Valentine card dating to the 1950s. Shows a little boy blowing a brass horn. Folds open to reveal a verse.

Front reads: I'm Yours Valentine Be Mine.

When open, inside reads: Hey Kid See - I'm Blowing You to a Valentine.

Card measures 4 inches wide x 4 inches tall.

Condition is very good with ink writing on back. Made in U.S.A.

This is the original card. 

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Vintage Valentine card dating to the 1950s. Shows a pair of anthropomorphic Apples.

Reads: You're the "Apple" of my eye.... Please be my VALENTINE!

Card measures 3.5 x 3.5 inches.

Condition is good with pencil writing on back and vertical crease near left edge.

Made by A-Meri-Card.

This is the original card. 

Please check my store for more vintage and antique greeting cards. Thanks for looking!

Vintage 1940s Valentine's Day Greeting Card. Features a little girl wearing a blue dress and large pink hat, carrying a heart and card. Reads, "Love & Feb. 14"

Card opens to reveal verse. Inside reads, "Dear Valentine, Could I meet you on This date?" Back of card is also in color and shows the rear view of the girl (see photo 2).

Card measures 2.25 inches x 4.5 inches. Condition is very good with pencil writing inside. Published by A-Meri-Card.

This is the original card. Would be great for altered art projects, scrapbooking and collages. Please check my shop for more vintage and antique greeting cards. Thanks for looking!

Vintage 1940s Valentine Greeting Card. Features a Green cottage door with Pink Roses climbing up a black trellis on each side. Reads, "Your'e The One I A-Dore" Front is lightly embossed.

Card opens to verse. Reads, "So Don't Slam Me But Be My Valentine".

Card measures 3 inches x 4.25 inches. Condition is very good with ink signatures on back.

This is the original card. Would be great for altered art projects, scrapbooks and collages. Please check my store for more vintage and antique greeting cards.

Adorable vintage original 1940s Valentine Greeting Card. Features a Circus Elephant standing on a ball. Reads, "I've got a Lot on the ball, you see"

Card opens to two elephant riding in a hot air balloon. Inside reads, "Won't you fly away with me?"

Card measures 3.5 inches x 4.75 inches. Condition is very good with ink signatures inside and some soiling to back. Published by Doubl-Glo.

This is the original card. Would be great for altered art projects, scrapbooks and collages. Please check my store for more vintage and antique greeting cards.

Vintage and original 1930s Valentine Card. Features a little girl with a blue bow in her hair. Girl is surrounded by a frilly heart shaped frame.  Red and gold background with gold colored border.

Card front is embossed and reads: To My Valentine

Measures 4.5 inches wide x 6.75 inches long and opens to reveal a verse.

Inside reads: Dearest little friend of mine, Will you be my Valentine? You from all the world I choose, Do not then my Heart refuse.

Condition is good with a small dark spot on the front left edge, and pen and pencil writing on the back.

Very colorful card!

Vintage and original 1920s Art Deco Valentine Greeting Card. Card front is embossed and features a little girl holding a bouquet of flowers. Orange hearts at the upper left and right corners, with an arrow shot through.

Front reads: To My Valentine

Card opens to reveal a verse.

Inside reads: I hope you have not promised To be someone else's valentine, For you see I've just been hoping, That this year you would be mine

Card measures 3.25 inches x 2.5 inches when closed. Condition is very good with pencil writing on back.

This is the original card. Would be great for altered art projects, scrapbooking and collages. Please check my shop for more vintage and antique greeting cards. Thanks for looking!

Vintage circa 1950s Poodle Themed Playing Cards. White trick Poodle balancing on a ball while holding a bouquet of flowers. Art work by Constance Deplar. Cards measure the standard 2.25 x 3.5 inches. Cards are in good condition with some wear along the edges.

You will receive all three cards for the listed price. Nice aged look! Adorable Graphics.

Use in:
Scrapbooks
Journals
Smash Books
Altered Art Projects
Gift Tags
Embellishments

Vintage circa 1950's Poodle Themed Playing Cards. Black trick Poodle holding and umbrella while walking a tight rope. Art work by Constance Deplar. Cards measure the standard 2.25 x 3.5 inches. Cards are in good condition with some wear along the edges.

You will receive all three cards for the listed price. Nice aged look! Adorable Graphics.

Use in:
Scrapbooks
Journals
Smash Books
Altered Art Projects
Gift Tags
Embellishments

Original Antique Photo showing the store front of Allen's Grocery. Identified on back as Charles Allen Place of business in Tillamook, Oregon. Circa 1890s.

Old wagon is visible in the lower right corner. Painted on the side is: N. Allen.

There is also a  sign on the front of the tree, that reads: Fresh Chickens - 10c lbs.

Lower left corner shows what looks like an old bicycle with a scarf draped over it.

Measures 6 inches tall x 9 inches wide. Condition is poor with lower left corner missing, creases, and soiling.  There is also an area near the right edge with some kind of paper residue stuck on it.

Rare view, that may be a one of a kind!

Vintage original 1950s New Baby Congratulations Greeting Card. Features a stork delivering a baby.

Front reads:Congratulations Mother and Dad

Card opens to clothesline with diapers hanging on it.

Inside reads; There's nothing like a Baby, To make your life complete. You must be proud and happy to have one that's so sweet.

Card measures 4.75 inches x 5.75. inches when closed.

Condition is very good with Ink signatures inside. Made in U.S.A.

Card is used.  No envelope.