Why collect vintage valentines?
The mass production of valentines began in the mid 1800s. Prior to that time, handwritten notes were sent for Valentine’s Day to nearby relatives, friends, and sweethearts. The long time span of the mass-produced valentine gives collectors an overwhelming variety of designs and styles from which to choose. Whether you prefer lace-trimmed Victorian cards or pink-cheeked kewpies, there’s a valentine for every collector! Some collectors even specialize in a particular style of valentine to match their decor, say, nautical, hula girls, or anthromorphic food items.
