Visual Materials

Subseries E. Periodicals and pictorials

Description: This subseries consists of various periodicals, pictorials, and clippings that relate to Valentine's Day. Of note are many pictorials illustrated by artist Kate Greenaway, and copies of Harper's Bazaar dating from the 19th century.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: approximately 1820s-1990s; bulk 1820s-1880s
Call number: priRosin
Creator: Rosin, Nancy(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Robert B. Rosin and Belle Rosin, December 2017.; Gift of Robert B. Rosin and Belle Rosin, December 2018.; Gift of Robert B. Rosin and Belle Rosin, December 2019.

Subseries A. Kate Greenaway

Visual Materials

The Kate Greenaway subseries includes original artwork, calendars, trade cards, and advertisements relating to the illustrator. Greenaway's Valentine's Day cards are housed in the Valentine's Day series, and her other holiday greeting cards are found in the Manners and customs series. This subseries pertains primarily to her original art and promotional material.

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Kate Greenaway

Visual Materials

The binders include cards illustrated by Kate Greenaway. Some cards are illustrated by both Greenaway and Walter Crane, specifically the Quiver of Love series published by Marcus Ward & Co.

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Subseries A. Charles Albert Reed

Visual Materials

This subseries contains research notes compiled by Charles Albert Reed, a Valentine scholar. More materials by Charles Albert Reed include Valentine's Day scrapbooks and albums that are housed in boxes 77-79, listed within the Valentine's Day, scrapbook and album subseries.

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Subseries B. Louis Prang

Visual Materials

This subseries contains promotional, instructional and internal files relating to Louis Prang. Included are art course books, trade cards, advertisements, newspaper clippings, and correspondence. Louis Prang's Valentine's Day cards are housed in the Valentine's Day series, and his other holiday greeting cards are found in the Manners and customs series.

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Subseries B. Booklets

Visual Materials

This subseries contains greeting card booklets and other booklets relating to Valentine's Day. Many of the booklets consist of poetry and other romantic literature.

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Subseries D. Norcross Greeting Card Company

Visual Materials

This subseries contains internal organizational files, photographs, samples and artwork relating to the Norcross Greeting Card Company. Norcross's Valentine's Day cards are housed in the Valentine's Day series, and other holiday greeting cards are found in the Manners and customs series.

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Subseries E. Periodicals and pictorials

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