Vintage Valentine's Day Greeting Card with Cherub and Woman

Vintage Valentine's Day Greeting Card with Cherub and Woman

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OccasionValentine
EraEdwardian
Decade1900s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsmagenta, olive green, cream, gold, dark blue
Vibesromantic, elegant

Text on Card

To My Valentine

Description

A charming Edwardian Valentine's greeting card featuring a striking art nouveau aesthetic. The composition centers on an elegant woman with auburn hair and pale complexion, framed within a vibrant magenta heart set against an olive-green background. Above her hovers a golden-haired cherub holding flowers, surrounded by delicate floral motifs and ribbon-like flourishes. The woman holds a luxurious dark blue feathered fan, adding an air of sophistication and romance. Delicate purple flowers and ribbon accents scatter across the cream-colored background, enhancing the card's romantic ambiance. The scripted text "To My Valentine" appears in flowing cursive at the base, completing this quintessential symbol of Edwardian courtship.

Subjects

woman, cherub, cupid, heart, feathered fan, flowers, romance

Printing Notes

Die-cut heart shape with embossed border. Multiple color registration typical of quality early 20th century chromolithographic production.

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