2005.695.5; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Valentine's Day Cupid and Arrows Postcard

Artifact ID2005.695.5

Date ca. 1908

Medium paper, ink

DimensionsOverall H 3 1/2 in x W 5 1/2 in (8.9 cm x 14 cm )

Physical DescriptionA postcard features an image of five horizontal golden arrows positioned to resemble staff lines on sheet music. A pink treble clef is wrapped around the arrow heads, and a cherub sits in the middle of one of the arrows as it holds a vertical arrow. Red hearts hanging from pink ribbons create a v-shaped border around the cherub. There are lines of horizontal golden text on the top and bottom of the postcard.
Additional Details

Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President in 1976 and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in September 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.

National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)

National Archives Catalog SeriesSundry Artifacts (74627594)

Use Restriction Status Restricted – Possibly

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Collections

Ford Museum Collection