Valentine Card, Vintage 1960s, Alligator & Turtle, Unused, Ephemera

An alligator and a turtle share the spotlight on this playful die-cut Valentine, in colors bright enough to have barely faded in over fifty years.

• Maker: Unknown
• Materials: Card stock
• Dimensions: 7.375 × 4 inches
• Origin: USA
• Era: Vintage 1960s
• Condition: New old stock — never used; paper has yellowed slightly, consistent with age; no envelope. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

This die-cut Valentine's Day card features an alligator and turtle illustration. No envelope included.

A fun pick for an animal lover, a greeting card collector, or a display piece.

Animal-themed Valentines like this one were a mainstay of mid-century greeting card production, offering a playful, non-romantic option for the school-age exchanges that made up much of the era's card sales. Produced by the millions and rarely kept once the holiday passed, well-preserved unused examples like this one are a fun, affordable way to collect a slice of everyday 20th-century paper culture.

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