"Time Has Little Effect on Valentine Sentiments"
by oldnews
Valentine greeting cards have been around since the second half of the 19th century, and popular with local collectors, and the topic of museum exhibitions. One of the most endearing collection is that of Ellen Gould, with some items dated back to 1917, from her former students.
Over the last 50 years, the Ann Arbor News has focus its coverage on how area children and families observed the holiday.
Valentine's Day was also a reason to celebrate for local businesses especially for florists and confectioners.
For the serious-minded, academics and researchers were consulted on the subject of romance.
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Thanks for the insight!
Thanks for the insight!
I thought Valentine's Day
I thought Valentine's Day went even further back. Thanks!
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