My special delivery

My special delivery

Ade, George, 1866-1944

1918

The broadside depicts Cupid with a satchel handing a valentine to a U.S. soldier, bundled up in a long coat, scarf, fingerless gloves, and hat, with a rifle slung over his shoulder, standing in the snow with two soldiers and two cabins in the background. George Ade's poem, "My special delivery," is printed below the image "(I forward this message by Cupid--/Let's hope all you boys at the camp/Have more knitted garments of ev'ry description/Than this much-neglected young scamp.)"

Statement of responsibility: George Ade. At end of text: Drawing by Gaar Williams. Published by The French Relief Fund. The Indianapolis Branch of The American Fund for French Wounded. Rare Books copy purchased from R. & A. Petrilla, 2012. World War I began as a conflict between the Allies (France, the United Kingdom, and Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary). The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary and his wife Sophie ignited the war in 1914. Italy joined the Allies in 1915, followed by the United States in 1917. A ceasefire was declared at 11 AM on 11 November 1918. Many valentines produced during World War I had a patriotic theme. American watercolorist Mrs. Mamie Bybee Milliken originated the idea of these comic Valentines. Indiana authors and artists co-operated in the project and she was able to have them ready for the families to send off to the boys Over There "for February 14, 1918. Originally issued as a portfolio set of twelve."

Humorous poetry

World War, 1914-1918--Caricatures and cartoons

World War, 1914-1918--Poetry

Valentine's Day--Caricatures and cartoons

Broadsides

Valentines

War poetry, American

PA Digital

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