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Valentines and Leap Year 2008 |
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Every
fourth year, an extra day in the calendar resynchronizes earthly time with
cosmic time. This year, on February 29, 2004, a day is added to our calendar,
creating Leap Year. In a curious, centuries-old custom, ladies are
traditionally given the opportunity to boldly, and legally, propose marriage
-- throughout the year. Considering the restrictions on women's freedoms for
so long, the privilege to declare their love was quite astonishing. It
became a merry excuse for parties, games, and the extensive Leap Year
memorabilia, which includes lace or comic valentines, popular "Sadie
Hawkins" dance programs, and the wide range of postcards from the early
1900's. The
Nancy Rosin Collection contains a wide assortment of Leap Year Valentines!
There are funny, sentimental, and even little calling cards, which would be
presented to a beau whom you desired to walk you
home! Take advantage of this unique opportunity! Click
on the images below to display them at a larger size in a separate window.
High resolution versions are available upon request for commercial use.
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Valentine History and Gifts at Victorian Treasury |