Vintage Valentines: Collecting love letters from our culture's past The cliche ideas of Valentine's Day -- the roses, chocolates, and construction paper cards -- are not what this collection is about.

Now that your love letter is complete, it’s time to present it in a way that reflects the care you’ve taken. Fold it neatly and tuck it into a vintage-style envelope.

A letter from the mid-20th century written by a Horton family ancestor found in a secet compartment of an antique desk at the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council on Monday.