These antique Valentines have been lucky a few times over. First the recipient saved them. Then, they survived a flood in Dad’s basement. While everything else in the box they were in was sadly soaked and ruined, these were tucked safely in a water-tight plastic bag. I’ve been wanting to share these pretties for a while. They’ve spent the last few years packed away, just waiting to be seen. Here is a small sampling (and, yes, I took photos instead of scanning for a reason)…..
Interested in more information on Victorian Valentines? May I suggest: The Secret Life of Victorian Cards and Valentines; the Language of Love.
If I Had My Own Blue Box: 
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