This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

PHOTO GALLERY: Valentine's Day Through The Ages

A look at Raven & Dove's collection of vintage Valentine's cards.

is known as a treasure chest of antique jewelry and vintage trinkets. Perhaps one of its best kept secrets, or something that's often overlooked, is its rare Valentine's Day cards. While some of the love notes are kept sealed in plastic binders, others clutter the shelves, blending in with the surrounding knick knacks.

Ornately decorated with lace and gold ink, some of the cards date back to the 18th century. Despite their age, these Valentine's retain lively colors; a testament to their loving origins.

Flip through the gallery to get a sample of classic Valentine's cards.

Find out what's happening in Wilmette-Kenilworthwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?