Archive of the Month: February 2022

Valentine Card

You might have missed Santes Dwynwen day, but it’s still not too late to express your love by sending a romantic card on Valentine's Day.

Here is an example of a Valentine Card from the 19th century which can be found amongst the Wynn Hall Manuscripts. Paper Valentines became popular in the early part of that century. Fancy Valentines were made with real lace and ribbons, with paper lace introduced in the mid-19th century.

'Valentine Card (16th February 1875) addressed to Miss Lydia Kenrick in Rhyl.'

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