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Sent with Love! 100 Years of Christmas and Valentine Cards

Where

Rutland County Museum, Catmose Street, Oakham, Rutland LE15

When

27 Nov 2021 - 29 Jan 2022

UNTIL Saturday 29 January

Rutland County Museum are offering a fascinating exhibition exploring the history of greeting cards from the 1850s to the 1950s.

It includes over 100 Christmas and New Year cards, featuring humorous, novelty and traditional designs by some of the most significant early publishers. In addition, around 50 Valentine cards are also on show including some charming Victorian examples with paper lace and gilt decoration.

This free exhibition can be seen during the museum's opening hours of Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10am - 4pm.

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