A vintage valentine served on a lovely Royal Dalton "Cheadle" tea tennis set. Tennis sets were very popular at the turn of the century to allow a person to carry tea and tea-time treats -- crustless sandwiches, hot buttered toast, scones, and little pastries -- to the table at the same time. Fancy society who held endless tea parties to suit almost any occasion is, no doubt, responsible for the term.
Happy Valentine's Day!
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