Vintage Valentines

Are you old enough to remember really great Valentine celebrations in your grade school?

At our house in the 1960s, Valentine's day was a Really Big Deal.

These valentines are much older, easily early 20th century.  They have remained collectible and--and it is essential to purchase them in excellent condition.

I remember the excitement of signing up for "bringing the treats" for Valentine's Day to my grade school classes.  This usually meant cupcakes decorated with sprinkles and my mother and me trekking to school on foot with the giant box because my dad would be using the car for work.  In school we would have decorated a large envelopes to hang on our desks or a kleenex box decorated for the top of the desk to receive classmate's valentines.  Mine were usually homemade with doilies and "colored construction paper".  Good memories.

Judging by the number of valentines I still see for sale--valentine's day is still a big day for many.  I love sending cards--but this year I could not find a single one that said "woo me beloved."