Bath Postal Museum

1993-08-89

Description

This paper lace valentine has a silk centre, onto which has been painted flowers. A gold dove in the picture is delivering a small replica of the card. The hand written sentiments around the edge read:

I've often wished to have a friend

With whom my sweetest hours to spend

To whom I safely might impart

Each wish and weakness in my heart

Who might in every sorrow share

And mingle with my griefs or tear

And to secure my bliss for life

I'd wish that friend to be my Wife.