Valentine lore spans centuries and plate age clues
The article surveys valentines from medieval origins to 19th century innovations and 20th century three dimensional cards, noting key makers like Esther Howland and Louis Prang, and detailing collector value. It then shifts to appraisals of a West Germany export plate marked JKW and a Carlsbad born Kuba Works crown, dating from 1949 to 1990 and valued at 25 to 75 dollars, plus notes on other antique items and Kovels guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
New York City
Esther Howland
Raphael Tuck
Louis Prang
J.K.W
West Germany
Josef Kuba
Wiesau
Bavaria
Germany
Kuba
Carlsbad
Bohemia
Czech Republic
Current prices from shows and auctions overview
Prices vary by economic conditions. Val St. Lambert radiating bowl from the 1960s is listed at $9. Johnson Brothers glass bowls, Hearts and Flowers pattern, valued at $130. A glass bowl and other items priced to $455. A Valentine card stands, plus textiles and dolls with 1980s styling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Val St. Lambert
Johnson
Quilts through decades mark 75th anniversary exhibit
The Watkins Community Museum of History hosts yearlong quilt shows in 2008 to honor the Douglas County Historical Society 75th anniversary. The first exhibit runs now through March 22 featuring 1930s and 1940s quilts from the collection, including pieces donated by Georgia B. Willman and loans from Kaw Valley Quilt Guild members. Other displays include the John B. and Marian Rose Collection and works by Betsy Joy and Ferro Lattin, with future shows planned for the 1950s–70s and 1980s–present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Historical Society
Watkins Community Museum of History
Mass
Georgia B. Willman
Bridge Club
Georgia
John B
Marian Rose
Historical Society
Kaw Valley Quilt Guild
Betsy Joy
Ferro] Lattin
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Salvation Army
Atwater Kent
Ken Milwaukee
Skinner
Boston
Keil Furniture Co
Milwaukee
Green Seal Select
Buckeye Bottling Works
Toledo
Buckeye Brewing Co
Buckeye
Relpo Valentine
A. Relpo
Reliable Glassware & Pottery Co
Samson Import Co
Chicago
Samson
Samuel Krivit
Relpo
Jerome
Krivits
Japan
Kovel
Kovels
Lawrence Journal-World
King Features Syndicate
57Th St
15Th Floor
New York
Cowles Syndicate Inc. Photo
Valentine
Ieedy Ann
Andy
Ay Ar Rt
EK Success
K & Company
The
Paper Studio & Stampabilities
Karen Foster
Ak Ac
Ayutur
Cevray
O. UK
Swarovski
Rex Lace
Yasutomo
Anita
Edhente
Beadl Wu
Everway Touch
Fredrix & More
Saure
Calico
FION
Winsor & Newton
Sumi
Lionel
Bachman
Logan
IISOR
NEWTO
Aurora
Topkapi
OOD
Caren“ Eiject
Lawrence
West
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