Valentine Card, Vintage 1950s, For Teacher Gilded Embossed, Unused, Sincere Regards, Ephemera

A gilded, embossed Valentine for teacher, complete with its original envelope and cellophane wrapper — a small time capsule from an era when this card cost just fifteen cents.

• Maker: Sincere Regards
• Materials: Card stock, gilded, embossed
• Dimensions: 6.0 × 5.0 inches
• Origin: USA
• Era: Vintage 1950s
• Condition: New old stock — never used, original envelope and original cellophane wrapper included; paper has yellowed slightly, consistent with age. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

This gilded and embossed Valentine's Day card, made “For Teacher,” features a couple with hearts and includes its original envelope, still sealed in its original cellophane bag. The card's original retail price of 15 cents is printed on the packaging — a nice touch for collectors interested in period pricing.

A charming pick for a teacher, a greeting card collector, or anyone who appreciates a well-preserved piece of mid-century ephemera.

Valentine cards made specifically “For Teacher” were a mid-century staple, produced by countless smaller card companies to meet the demand of the classroom Valentine exchange tradition. Cards like this one, gilded and embossed for a bit of extra polish, were sold at a modest price point — often just a few cents each — making them an affordable way for students to honor a favorite teacher each February.

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