Greeting Card, Valentine, Boy with Puppy & Girl with Daisy, George C. Whitney Co., Massachusetts, 1920s–30s

Two small scenes, one heart-shaped card — a boy and his puppy on one side, a girl playing "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" on the other.

This card is unmarked, but the artwork is unmistakably the work of the George C. Whitney Company, one of the largest and most prolific valentine makers in America, operating in Massachusetts from 1866 to 1942. The die-cut swirl border was a hallmark of Whitney's designs, and this piece shows it off beautifully — red hearts trace the edge, and the inside opens to an illustration of a boy and girl seated together, holding a heart between them.

A charming find for arts and crafts, a Valentine's display, or a collector of early American ephemera.

Pairs nicely with our other vintage Valentine card for a small paired display.

• Maker: George C. Whitney Co. (unmarked, attributed)
• Materials: Paper, die-cut
• Dimensions: Approx. 5" x 4"
• Origin: Massachusetts, USA
• Era: 1920s–30s
• Condition: Very good vintage condition — pencil writing present; no envelope; otherwise no issues