View Sailors Valentines Pictures. Sailors' valentines were a popular sentimental gift in the 1800's. Collection by karla zadnik • last updated 2 weeks ago.
Sailor's valentine in traditional octagonal wood frame.
Filled with purples, pinks, browns, whites, and tiny green shells. Your lace sailors valentine was so much fun to make, and the directions, shells, and supplies were lovely. Sailors' valentines were a popular sentimental gift in the 1800's. This beautiful form of shell art is still done today.