Mechanical Valentine, "Radio Me and I'll Radio You, Be My Valentine, I'm Your Valentine" circa 1920
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Romance has faced unique challenges in the digital age. Text messages, emails, and emoticons have become shorthand for amorous expressions among the Millennial generation and smartphone users. But love and technology have been entwined longer than one would think. While this 1920s depiction of young radio operator love is somewhat fantastical, it forecasts high-tech courtship in the 21st century.
Romance has faced unique challenges in the digital age. Text messages, emails, and emoticons have become shorthand for amorous expressions among the Millennial generation and smartphone users. But love and technology have been entwined longer than one would think. While this 1920s depiction of young radio operator love is somewhat fantastical, it forecasts high-tech courtship in the 21st century.
Artifact
Valentine
Date Made
circa 1920
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
89.72.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 7.5 in
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