Reminisce With Your Valentine At Hixson's Antique Valentine Display

Bill Hixson in front of a small portion of his massive Valentines collection.

Did you know that expressing one’s sentiments on Valentine’s Day did not always involve love?

Be sure to visit Hixson’s to see the vintage, antique and collectible valentines from the 1850’s – 1950’s. On display you will find cards depicting original artwork from Cleveland’s own Juvia Jonson who produced valentines for resale throughout the U.S. and for the Tuck Card Company.

Also on display are Victorian cards, elegant and tasteful 1800’s cards and a huge quantity of the “penny dreadfuls”. The “penny dreadfuls” were insulting valentines, popular from the early 1800’s through the 1940’s. This is a unique exhibit with thousands of cards on display now until February 19th.

Of course while you are there, you will also find unique gift items on display and maybe something for your special sweetheart. Hixsons is located at 14125 Detroit Avenue and is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 – 6 p.m. and will also be open on Sunday February 13th – a great day to visit with your Valentines!