Valentine Cute Baby Illustration Charles Twelvetrees 1910s Postcard Unposted

Issued in the 1910s, this Valentine postcard features a sentimental yet humorous illustration by Charles Twelvetrees, whose work became widely popular in early twentieth-century American greeting and holiday cards.

During the Golden Age of postcards, artists such as Twelvetrees specialized in expressive child portraits paired with lighthearted captions that blended affection with playful teasing. Valentine cards of the era often used soft pastel palettes and exaggerated facial expressions to heighten emotional appeal, making them especially popular for seasonal correspondence.

The image shows a pouting baby with rosy cheeks holding a small toy hammer, accompanied by the printed caption The next kisser comes along gets BUFFED. The clean background and delicate coloring emphasize the character’s expression, while the artist credit at the lower margin confirms Twelvetrees’ authorship and period styling.

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