J. Murrey Atkins Library - Special Collections & University Archives

Valentines collection

Collection — Box: SFC3 [F09.090.03.01], Folder: 278

Identifier: MS0278

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Mid-nineteenth century valentines. Both are ivory colored and lacy in design and texture. One (n.d.) is heart-shaped with a purse-like attachment that opens to read, "I'll share with thee thy sorrow And thou thy joy with me." The other (1862) is rectangular-shaped and decorated with ribbon and fabric. It shows a young woman in a garden setting; the handwritten inscription reads "I received this Valentine feb 14 1862 A. L. C." These may have been sent anonymously, as neither is signed by its sender.

Dates

1862

Creator

J. Murrey Atkins Library (University of North Carolina at Charlotte) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

Extent

0.01 Linear Feet

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

Mid-nineteenth century valentines. Both are ivory colored and lacy in design and texture.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Julian Mason, 1998. [NOTE: a former UNC Charlotte student, now deceased, gave these valentines to Dr. Mason (UNCC professor of English emeritus) during the 1970s. Their origin is uncertain but may be local.]