Metallic Double Cobweb Valentine, 1845 ~During the Victorian era, cobweb cards, also referred to as beehive or spider’s web cards, were ornate greeting cards designed with a playful twist. At first they resembled ordinary cards, but each contained a finely cut paper lattice that concealed a hidden image. By pulling a small string or lifting a tab, the paper design would spread open in a circular motion, unveiling the secret message or picture beneath. These surprises often carried romantic, sent