Meet Esther Howland, creator of the modern valentine
reporter as not only the “pioneer maker of valentines” but also as a “monopolist.”
The Howlands had lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower, ancestor John Howland making that fatefulg in 1620. Esther’s father, Southworth, owned a large bookstore and stationery shop in Worcester, which was well-regarded for its collection of hymn books and Sunday School texts. But the Howlands also stocked valentines, including a more richly designed and lace-covered selection from England.
Esther clearly understood something the shopkeepers creating inexpensive valentines either didn’t or figured wasn’t worth their time: branding. Each Howland valentine was stamped with a red capital letter “H,” and worked from the same palette: pastel oranges, greens and blues, full-color cupids and elaborate fronts to the cards made of lace, silk and satin. By 1864, the New England Valentine Co. had an agent selling its goods in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Cupid’s helpers in Loveland, Colorado send 100,000 special valentines each yearEach year, some 100,000 Valentine’s Day cards come through the town of Loveland, Colorado, where volunteers hand-stamp them with a sweet message before sending them to their final destinations.
Les mer »
How to Get a a Modern Valentine's Day Beauty LookPutting lipstick on your eyelids is the simple secret to a seductive Valentine's Day beauty look. Find out why here.
Les mer »
Most romantic things to do for Valentine's Day in LondonValentine's Day things to do in London: from candlelit dinners and fresh oysters to cocktails in Covent Garden and afternoon tea at London Hilton, see the most romantic ways to celebrate Valentine's...
Les mer »
Send in the clowns: These Valentine’s Day grams are being delivered by haunted house performersA haunted house attraction is hiring out its spooky clowns for Valentine's Day.
Les mer »
The Most Romantic Gift Is a Room Full of BalloonsThis Valentine’s Day, give her a balloon room (like that scene in Patch Adams).
Les mer »
I Hate Eating Fancy Dinners on Valentine's Day & My Husband Won't Stop Making ReservationsI Hate Eating Fancy Dinners on Valentine's Day and My Husband Won't Stop Making Reservations
Les mer »