Show Me Show Me Maid Thy Heart
The above Valentines Day card and those that follow are from Raphael Tuck and Sons. All are pre 1890 and are simple flat cards.
Like today. Roses did feature ….
But imagined romantic scenes, part characterise, part cartoon, with of course a romantic message added in a poetic style, appeared to be a popular choice
As for the demon like character below, I am none to sure any father would allow their daughters to form any romantic attachment to him…. but it takes all sorts to make a romance….
So with this look back at Victorian Valentine Days, I send you greetings.
But even on Valentines Day… we should as always….
Please Remember ….
Stay Safe …. Be Kind…. Look After Each Other
14th February
(C) David Oakes 2024
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I love the victorian era cards
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odd mix of naivety and romance
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Yes
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As you say, an odd mix
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There were of course some Victorian Valentines that were, lets say ‘frothy’ and fl;oral much more ornate. The ones above I always thought were for those less well off enabling them to afford less elaborately cards…. even so I guess for he times they were still expensive.
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Yes, indeed
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Thanks Valentine Day.
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Oh, how I enjoyed these. Wherever did you get your collection? The few I have are not as old as yours and came from my family. Hope you had a lovely Valentine’s Day with your loved one.
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Collection may be a rather grand name I use for a small collection of cards that I have acquired.. For a large part of my working life I was in the Publishing Industry and for a chunk of those year I worked in the Greetings Card sector…. hence my passing interest in old cards.
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