A sweet treat here with an album collection full of vintage Valentine's cards.
The first Valentine’s cards were sent in the 18th century. Initially these were handmade efforts, as pre-made cards were not yet available. Lovers would decorate paper with romantic symbols including flowers and love knots, often including puzzles and lines of poetry.
Those who were less inspired could buy volumes that offered guidance on selecting the appropriate words and images to woo their lover. These cards were then slipped secretly under a door, or tied to a door-knocker.
It was in Georgian Britain that pre-printed cards first began to appear, though these were not yet as popular as they were eventually to become.
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For over 20 years, Roomscape dealers, Sergio Guazzelli & Blair Thorburn, have sourced antiques, vintage furniture, retro furniture, vintage lighting, vintage mirrors, Mid 20th Century Art and costume jewellery for trade, collectors and private buyers. Focusing on the internet, allows us to offer quality and luxury at affordable prices.
All vintage pieces for sale on our website have been beautifully restored and the light fixtures newly rewired, making all items ready for dealers to resell, or interior decorators & private clients to fit in their places and enjoy.
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Roomscape Vintage Furniture online specialises in vintage furniture & lighting, Mid-Century Modern Furniture, Mid Century Modern Design & Art. Find on our vintage furniture website styles such as Art Deco, Modernism, Scandinavian Design, Italian Design, Brutalism and Hollywood Regency.