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1850s cameo valentine from the ephemera collection of Malcolm Warrington

Thursday Thirteen - 42 - 13 Victorian Valentines

Happy Valentine's Day to you - hope your day is flirty and fun!



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Early example of a decorated paper valentine from Indiana University library

Text reads:

Why fear to answer yes?
This circling bond a charm,
Will give existing bliss;

Will plighted vows each bosom warm,
Doubt not dear maid; no guile with me,
But love unto eternity.




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Lace paper valentine, mid 19th century

Tis sweet to Love
And passing sweet
When Heart to Heart
In rapture meet



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