Antique 1911 Valentine Postcard “To My Sweetheart” Kneeling Child Hearts

Description

View Antique 1911 Valentine Postcard “To My Sweetheart” Kneeling Child Hearts with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. “To My Sweetheart. Say you’ll be my Valentine.”. High-quality chromolithography with warm tones and vibrant reds. Embossing impressions visible on the reverse. Good to very good antique condition. Collector Appeal. Offered here is a  beautiful antique Valentine postcard  dating to the  early 20th century , featuring a tender and sentimental illustration that perfectly captures the romance of the  Edwardian / Golden Age of Postcards (circa 1905–1915) . The front design shows a sweet child kneeling in a heartfelt pose, hands clasped over their chest, gazing upward toward a floating red heart with a gentle, dreamy expression. The scene is framed by an ornate  border of white and red hearts , creating a rich decorative Valentine motif that would have been especially popular for keepsakes and romantic correspondence. The verse reads: “To My Sweetheart Listen to this plea of mine Say you’ll be my Valentine.” Design & Publishing Details: Copyright dated  1911 Marked  Series 232 B Embossed elements visible on the card, adding texture and depth High-quality chromolithography with warm tones and vibrant reds Decorative calligraphy lettering and flourished accents Classic sentimental Valentine imagery intended for romantic exchange Postal History: Postally used Franked with a  green 1¢ George Washington U.S. postage stamp Clear  Seward, Pennsylvania  postmark Addressed to  Bradford County, Pennsylvania Divided back format (standard in the U.S. after 1907) Handwritten message present, adding personal historical interest Condition: Good to very good antique condition Noticeable age toning and surface wear consistent with over 110 years of age Corner wear and edge wear present Embossing impressions visible on the reverse Writing and postal markings remain legible (Please review scans carefully to assess exact condition.) Collector Appeal: Early  Valentine’s Day postcard Child-themed romantic illustration Embossed design with strong visual texture Dated and postally used — excellent historical authenticity Ideal for collectors of  Valentine postcards, romance ephemera, children’s illustrations, or Edwardian-era paper A sweet and expressive piece of antique Valentine ephemera — perfect for display, gifting, or adding warmth and charm to a vintage postcard collection. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Number of Items in Set

1

Occasion

Valentine's Day

Signed

No

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Material

Paper

Year Manufactured

1911

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Brand/Publisher

Unbranded

Subject

Romance

Personalize

No

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Era

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Theme

Greetings, Holiday

Features

Embossed

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919

Postage Condition

Posted

Country of Origin

United States