In many parts of the world, this year's Valentine's day (February 14th), will mean another COVID-19 isolation lockdown. It never was a favourite holiday of mine, when being single.
One thing I do love are the vintage Valentine cards and old pin-up photos. Most were taken in the 1940s or 50s, which was a common thing back then. So here's a salute to some of my favourites that I found online, mainly from Pinterest.
Clara Bow, Silent Film Actress in the 1928, (Three Weekends Promo Photo)
![Clara Bow, Three Weekends Promo photo](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0042/0669/0350/files/Three_Weekends_1928_promotional_picture.jpg?v=1612123882)
Cyd Charisse, 1940s
![Cyd Charisse](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0042/0669/0350/files/vintage-valentines-day-pinup_cyd-charisse.jpg?v=1611968117)
Lucille Ball in the 1950s
![Lucille Ball](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0042/0669/0350/files/Our_Funny_Valentine_-_Lucy.jpg?v=1612122746)
Betty Grabel in the 1940s
![Betty Grabel](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0042/0669/0350/files/Debbie_Reynolds_1950.jpg?v=1611967615)
Lana Turner in the 1950s
![Lana Turner, 1940s](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0042/0669/0350/files/LanaTurner_--_1940s_Style.jpg?v=1612123254)
Rita Hayworth, in the late 1940s
![Rita Hayworth](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0042/0669/0350/files/Cover_Girl_Rita_Hayworth_1944_by_Everett.jpg?v=1612120954)
Elizabeth Montgomery, most famous for her role in Bewitched
![Elizabeth Montgomery](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0042/0669/0350/files/Elizabeth_Montgomery__Happy_Valentine_s_Day.jpg?v=1612121718)
Elizabeth Taylor in the 1950s
![Elizabeth Taylor](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0042/0669/0350/files/Valentino_Vamp.jpg?v=1612121811)
Marilyn Monroe, (one of the most popular ladies of all-time)
Angie Dickinson (most famous for the 1970s series Police Woman)
![Elizabeth Taylor](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0042/0669/0350/files/vintage-valentines-day-pinup_angie-dickinson_9bf0aee1-a800-4ae1-9621-65de928ac0b8.jpg?v=1611968025)
Debbie Harry from Blondie (1980s)
![Debbie Harry](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0042/0669/0350/files/Debbie_Harry.jpg?v=1612122039)
Bette Midler in the 1980s
![Bette Midler](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0042/0669/0350/files/bettemidler_on_Twitter.jpg?v=1612121759)
I hope you liked the above photos, all from various sources on PINTEREST.
On a side note, we all know that Valentine's day is just another commercial holiday. But if you are going to buy a gift, skip the chocolates and flowers and give a gift - for your partner, friend, family member, or even treat yourself and buy something vintage. It's better for the environment and it's more memorable. Plus you are supporting a small business. Check out our items including earrings, cuff-links, brooches and other vintage treasures. We have a 10% sale now, until March.
Until next time,
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*Cover photo - Lynn Merrick, 1940s*