Other Valentines Goods

Valentine's Day, 1997-2003

Thank you all for your wonderful inquiries about my collection of Valentines. Reproductions of some of my favorite antiques have been made into Valentine cards again this year and there has been an enthusiastic response. It is apparent that there is great interest in the beautiful designs of the past, as well as the concept of giving something lovingly made by hand - as a keepsake. When these antiques were created, they were given as tokens of love any day of the year. The best result of all this interest would be if we could return to that trend, and express our affection every day.

This homepage was quickly created to meet the sudden burst of interest, and will be developed into a more polished version in the future. For the present, I wanted to add some information, and again offer a personalized service to meet any specific needs you may have. Since the original missives were sent as love messages, for any time of the year, they are often quite appropriate for any occasion, and make wonderful greetings for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, confirmations, and any moment enhanced by a special token of affection. The interior of the cards are blank, enabling you to write your own message - when the originals were given, poetry or messages of love were carefully penned within to express the personal sentiment of the giver - thereby making the message more personal and cherished. Today, the unique, handwritten thoughts of the sender are still better than any printed message!

I have made cards from many of the designs in the Love the Giver poster, seen in Victoria Magazine. (It may be seen on the internet at http://www.www.victoriantreasury.com). The tussy mussy, the devotional, the Love the Giver album card, and several other designs are available. Careful copies of the images have been made, and applied to fine quality 5"x8" card stock. The designs are then embellished with imported metallic borders, and transformed into lovely versions of the original. Larger prints may be created as well, and both versions are suitable for framing.

Because of the amount of time required to create these cards, I must now sell them at $6 each. Postage is $2. per order. Prints are $10, but please call if you have a special need. The kits, which proved to be very popular, have materials to create old fashioned cards, not just for Valentine's Day; enhanced kits for the more experienced collage artist are available at extra cost. A unique trove of old materials enables me to share these treasures with you. The specific antiques shown in the article are not available for sale; as the price of the originals is prohibitive, the reproductions have been created.

I have personally found that the posters look best when matted with one or two of the colors, and a gilt frame shows them wonderfully. It's a super way to celebrate love all year long!

Nancy Rosin

The enormous number of inquiries about the antique Valentines shown in Victoria Magazine has been overwhelming! As mentioned in the article, I have assembled a wonderful collection which I share through my writing, displays, and programs. The success of my poster a few years ago prompted the creation of a new one, "Love the Giver", which makes a beautiful gift, a very special decorative accent for any room in the home, and a lasting token of love for every day of the year.

Poster 1: The Valentine - A Tribute to Love. (16"x22") Seen in Victoria Magazine, Feb.'91
Poster 2: Love the Giver. (19"x27") Seen in Victoria Magazine, Feb.'96

The cost is $20 - which includes postage and taxes where applicable. Posters are sent rolled in a tube, ready for framing. Wholesale inquiries are invited. To order please contact Nancy Rosin at the address and number listed below, or send Email to NancyRosin@aol.com .

As a means of sharing the beauty of my passionate collection, I have created a group of greeting cards using prints of images which reproduce well. In this, my first offering, I am pleased to announce a beautiful collection of Valentine greeting cards - all carefully reproduced from the Victorian originals - to create treasured mementoes for those who cherish those tender greetings shared more than a century ago. While every image does not appear, you are invited to call and we will try to provide just the right design for you! Please note that this will only be a preliminary "catalog" and should be used merely to get an idea - the pictures are lovely and unique. Catalog pictures are representative of types available. Cards are approximately 8" x 5".

Prices are $6 each, plus $2 postage for 1 - 4, $3 for 5 or more. Taxes, where applicable, are already included.

Featured in Victoria Magazine, February, 1995, and viewed in person recently by The Guild of American Papercutters, these charming artworks are perfect for modern-day paper-cut artisans. The images have been carefully copied on white paper, and are ready for cutting, or transferring to silhouette paper. The designs are suitable for intermediate hobbyists, but ideal for advanced craftspeople who wish to embellish the images, like the originals, with embossing and pinpricking. Copies of the original poetry which adorned these are included, and may be hand-written onto the design. Included also is historical background of this fascinating eighteenth century woman. Patterns fit a standard 8 x 10 backing and show the details clearly.

Any two designs: $6.

• Fancy Queen of Fairy Pleasures
• Medieval
• The Slide
• The Dandy
• Quadrille
• This cup my fair is filled to thee
• Lion skin robe
• Rosiere
• The Indian Tree
• The Rebus
• Three Sisters young and pretty

The complete set, in gift package, is available at $25.

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Victorian Children at Play

Two charming period designs reproduced from antique originals show festive scenes of children at play, and make delightful decorations which make you really want to smile! One is an outdoor scene of "War Games", complete with a flag, costumes, and a playful pet dog! The other, "In the Playroom", features the family children with rocking horse, dolly in the carriage, marionettes and drums ...one can't help but feel the fun and warmth, and want to cut these for gifts!

The pair of designs: $6.

Valentine Kit

A wonderful assortment of new and old items -- scraps, card stock, pictures to use in collage, and other inspiring materials -- to create a group of imaginative "old fashioned" Valentines for personal keepsake treasures for friends and family. Each kit is different, and everything is included except scissors and glue -- let your own Valentine fantasies have a wonderful time! Fun for all ages. Price: $20. Plus $3. priority postage .

Prints for framing

Your favorite Valentine carefully reproduced. Please call for details. Scherenschnitte (paper-cutting) templates of various Valentines in the Nancy Rosin Collection. Wonderful framed just as you receive them!

Antique Valentines

A list of available antiques is being compiled and will be sent in response to all inquiries. As each piece is unique, and fragile, xeroxes will generally be sent with details and pricing information. The specific pieces shown in the article are not, I regret to say, for sale at this time.