Vinegar Valentines at The Mitchell, 14 February, 2017

In Public Domain
Vinegar Valentines: The Spiteful Rhymes and Cruel Caricatures of Victoria: “Hate Mail”
The Mitchell’s collection of 19th century mock Valentines printed by Bell and Bain of Glasgow.
In the 1900s Valentine’s Cards weren’t always sent as tokens of love, affection and admiration – sometimes they were nasty and mocking. Come along to The Mitchell Library and explore the darker side of Valentine’s Days,
Tuesday 14 Feb 2 – 4pm, Blythswood Room, Level 5.
Free Event
Sign up at Granville Street.
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN
(In Public Domain)
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