Some spiteful Valentines became known as ‘Vinegar Valentines’. In this example, the man, resembling a frog with large lips, goes to kiss an unattractive woman. Next to her is a blind Cupid shooting an arrow at her.

The verse reads:

‘Madam I've found a Beau for you.
So perfect match’d, I'm sure he’ll do
For he like you does take delight
To make his form a very fright.'

Image courtesy of the Postal Museum.