Victorian Valentine's Day Card: Woman with Cherub Heart
Text on Card
To my Valentine
Description
An elegantly dressed woman in period attire stands as the focal point of this exquisite Victorian Valentine, adorned with a decorated hat featuring ribbon and floral accents and flowing white striped garments. She gracefully holds a red heart while carrying a wicker basket filled with red hearts, while a cherubic cupid figure appears beneath her among lush green foliage, holding a bow and arrow and adding romantic symbolism to this chromolithographed treasure. The card exemplifies the sentimental aesthetic of Victorian Valentine's greetings, where ornate typography and detailed figure work created heartfelt declarations of affection. A botanical border frames the romantic scene, typical of the era's decorative sensibilities.
Subjects
woman, heart, cherub, cupid, foliage, romantic figures
Printing Notes
Die-cut or shaped card with embossed details; multi-color chromolithographic printing with metallic accents
