A brief history of (charming and mean) Valentine's cards | V&A

[@LeanneModenPoet]

I really love this occasional series on cards and ephemera - wonderful stuff!

[@MrOwlGamer]

I hope they continue, were there Victorian birthday cards, other holidays, some that might not be celebrated as much today?

[@vamuseum]

@@MrOwlGamer You'll have to subscribe to find out 🤔

[@ozdigg9254]

Wonderful presentation. Thank yo for explaining the 'no gloves' reasoning. ❤

[@l.m.2404]

The, Ah Papa card is poking fun at older men that favour very young girls.... robbing the cradle jokes.

[@LusiaX]

That is interesting thought. I imagined that it has to do with unplaned, extramarital pregnancies.

[@hnelson5609]

That's funny! I was thinking daddy's girl. Even though she's grown up, she's still his little girl. I think your interpretation makes more sense!

[@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788]

What a wonderful video! I’m a papercrafter myself so I found this so interesting. So many of the cards are so delicate it’s a miracle they survived.

[@ЕвгенияРоманова-э9п5щ]

Amazing collection and the presenter is so eloquent 😊

[@carolynchristy]

I wonder if the "Snake in the Grass" valentine had a piece of red cellophane with it? It looks double printed much like the disappearing pictures we played with in our 1950's magic kits.

[@wendynordstrom3487]

That was really interesting and I learned a lot. I adore those cage valentines and want to recreate one!

[@labradoodledandies4697]

they are also known as kirigami. You can buy dies that cut them out (Anna Griffin sells some)

[@butterfIyy1]

Wow, they really went all out back then. So unique and intricate

[@darlenevm]

Well done, Zorian, and V&A on this fantastic video! I loved the history behind the collection. ❤️

[@f.stevenkijek6749]

Flawless !

[@mayabrabender8085]

I live for your holiday greeting card videos! The people who present them are so sweet too and I love to hear what they personally like or find funny :)

[@janetgies8698]

This is a wonderful presentation of the history I had no idea about. Thank You 👏🏻❣️. If you enjoy Victorian cards and ephemera, Cynthia Hart puts out a great calendar with postcards and other surprises. Janet 🇺🇸

[@rikslyd]

Love this presentation! Thanks Zorian

[@marthaross6301]

How enjoyable and interesting.👍🏻👍🏻

[@RealSalica]

Wonderful video about Valentine's cards and traditons , thank you .

[@augustlane8843]

I ❤ this. Thank you for this sweet video.

[@peaches1206]

How perfectly lovely! Thank you!

[@MsSayanna]

How lovely these are!

[@zoecatsaras7382]

What a gem! Absolutely loved this, thank you!

[@Myacckt]

Max Miller's Tasting History also talked about vinegar valentines I believe last year and shows more 'naughty' examples!

[@vamuseum]

Those spicy Victorians 🌶

[@dianeirwin3999]

What a beautiful collection of valentine cards you have and I enjoyed your interesting video. Thank you!

[@chaotic_tired5066]

i bows i wows to love you is giving 'hooman'

[@zoezee4211]

Beautiful!! Love the perfume and flower cards❤! Victoria and Albert ia really my favorite museum! Happy Valentines!🌹💐🏵️

[@esotericexplorersmartinez493]

loved this thank you! so fascinating! loved learning from this man

[@evelynmatheson2117]

I enjoyed this video very much and learned a bit as well! 😁. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I would really like to visit someday.

[@melodiebushaw9261]

Amazing, so anything we do as we make cards…is old not new♥️

[@cornflakegirl4811]

Wow, so beautiful and delicate. Another super informative and inspiring video. ❤

[@otterlips8414]

Thank you for this presentation:I found it to be so informative and entertaining.❤

[@hannahdosanjh9477]

That was excellent, thank you.

[@richardskelt912]

The snake in the grass (9'56") looks as if it is red/green 3D?

[@susprime7018]

Charming

[@creambabyjazz]

Find TL ❤ Valentine’s Day every day ❤

[@keltai83]

I wonder - does the collection have any cards that reference the Norfolk folklore figure Jack Valentine?

[@vamuseum]

Unfortunately not. Although we do have this portrait of an Irish faith healer from 1666 called Valentine Greatrakes, nicknamed 'The Stroker'(!), as he was "famous for curing several diseases and distempers by the stroke of his hand only" collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O566720/valentine-greatrakes-the-stroker-print-faithorne-william/

[@kristinscala9324]

Love the videos! The music is a bit distracting and the video would be great without the music.

[@robertkhan6599]

I was just about to comment the same thing LOL