Be My Valentine: Victorian Comic Valentines
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Made-Up Saleslady. Gossiping Wash-Lady. The Laundress. Three comic valentines, a.k.a. vinegar Valentines or penny dreadfuls.
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18th Century Valentine Painting
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Victorian Valentines - Manuscripts and Special Collections
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18th Century Valentine Painting
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Be My Valentine: Victorian Comic Valentines
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ValentinesDay
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Quirky Victorian valentines
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St. Valentine's Day Comes to Salem - streetsofsalem
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Satirical Civil War valentines sent by civilians during the conflict.
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How to Make a Victorian Valentine's Day Card: A Five-Step Guide — Dalnavert Museum
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State Library Victoria – Say it with scorn: Vinegar valentines from the collection
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Keepers' Corner – Vinegar Valentines - Discover Bucks