Victorian #Valentines cards weren't all hearts and roses. Some were designed to mock, insult or discourage unwanted suitors. A history professor explains how a whole subgenre targeted specific professions.
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A welcome addition to my knowledge! I never received a Valentine's card in my life, so this also means I never received a discouragement card 😂
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