Some are intricately cut from paper. Others are elaborate 3D sculptures. And some, well, some are just plain wacky.

The Victorian Valentine collection at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is the perfect internet rabbit hole for Feb. 14.

The 250-plus cards dating from the 1830s to the 1920s showcase wonderful craftsmanship and some pretty weird ideas. Some would even be considered offensive today, but everyone is a time capsule.

The Enquirer pulled together a selection of some of the stranger cards. Feel free to share this with your Valentine if you're so inclined.

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Nothing says 'I love you' like a satchel full of hearts

We think they're bread people

Dad joke

This one reads:

I can't use fancy phrases

And my poetry's even worse!

But tome there's no else but you

In the whole round universe.

Intestinal distress or awkward first date?

That's just red paint, right?

'No knife can cut our love in two'

Valentine bear don't care

Should this bear be Cincinnati's official Valentine's Day mascot?