Valentines collection
Scope and Contents
The Valentines collection is an artificially assembled collection which spans from approximately 1850 to 1940. The collection consists of both handmade valentines meant for a sweetheart and vinegar valentines designed to insult the recipient. See file descriptions for more information on individual items.
Dates
- Creation: 1840 - 1940
Creator
- Howard, Charles J. (Person)
- McLoughlin Bros. (Publisher, Organization)
- S. Marks and Sons (London, England) (Publisher, Organization)
- Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888 (Person)
- Dean & Son (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Conditions Governing Use
Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.
Extent
0.40 Cubic Feet (1 flat box (14.5 x 11.5 x 1.5 inches), 1 clamshell binder (12.25 x 12 x 2.5 inches), 1 flat box (11 x 1.5 x 9 inches))
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Valentines collection is an artificially assembled collection of handmade valentines and vinegar valentines which spans from approximately 1850 to 1940.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection consists of purchases from various antiquarian dealers and booksellers. Please see individual file descriptions for more information.
Processing Information
Processed in January 2024 by Jenelle Clark.
Genre / Form
- Title
- Guide to the Valentines collection
- Author
- Jenelle Clark
- Date
- January 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA
specialcollections@lists.jhu.edu