Love Letters From the Archives

We send you a message of love and good cheer as we approach Valentine’s Day, 2016. While I was processing a collection this afternoon it just so happened there was a folder of vintage greeting cards. Please enjoy a few samples inspired by Cupid!

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The sunbeams of my heart shall shine
This day on you My Valentine.

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This Valentine is bringing
A message of good cheer,
Wishing joy, success, prosperity
Through all the coming year
Signed, Leo

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Valentine Greeting
To My True Love

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To My Valentine
Valentine, with charms so sweet,
I lay this offering at your feet.

 

The cards in this post are part of MS-943: Nash and Siira Families Papers. The cards are from 1920-1940.