Victorian Valentine Mother and Child Think of Me Greeting Card
Text on Card
My Valentine, think of me
Description
Soft yellow-green tones suffuse the background of this charming Victorian Valentine greeting card, creating an ethereal garden atmosphere that celebrates love and remembrance. The composition features a woman tenderly kissing a young child she is lifting in her arms, while the child holds a small bouquet of flowers. The woman carries a heart-shaped wicker basket filled with blue flowers, tied with a purple bow. The ornate lettering at the base reads 'My Valentine, think of me,' a heartfelt sentiment typical of Victorian courtship customs.
Subjects
woman, child, mother and child, heart-shaped basket, blue flowers, forget-me-nots
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithograph with embossed or relief detailing on the text. Soft graduated background suggests advanced color separation printing technique.
