Victorian Cupid Valentine Card - Cherub with Heart & Arrows
Text on Card
Cupid's watching 'round your home, to show this heart of mine; And give to you this message, "Please be my Valentine." To My Valentine
Description
Rendered in rich chromolithographic detail, this charming Victorian-era Valentine's Day greeting features a cherubic cupid in classical style, adorned with white wings and a flowing red ribbon sash. The winged figure holds aloft a gleaming red heart while carrying a quiver of arrows on its back, set against a lush garden backdrop of flowering vines and green shuttered architecture. The card's romantic sentiment reads, 'Cupid's watching 'round your home, to show this heart of mine; And give to you this message, Please be my Valentine.' This chromolithographic treasure exemplifies the sentimental sensibilities of Victorian romance, combining ethereal imagery with heartfelt verse to capture the essence of Valentine's Day devotion.
Subjects
cupid, cherub, heart, arrow, winged figure, garden, flowers
Printing Notes
High-quality chromolithographic printing with detailed color registration and embossed gilt accents. Shows classic Victorian die-cut styling.
