Victorian Valentine Cherub Heart Greeting Card with Lily of the Valley
Text on Card
WITH love's Greeting.
Description
Framed within an ornate heart-shaped border accented with gold gilding, this exquisite Victorian-era Valentine greeting card exemplifies the sentimental romance of the period. A winged cherub draped in flowing green fabric sits at the composition's center, surrounded by a lavish garland of white lily of the valley and delicate purple flowers. The angelic figure gestures gracefully while holding a floral wreath, embodying the innocent yet passionate expressions of Victorian courtship. The card features chromolithographic printing with meticulous hand-colored details, demonstrating the premium craftsmanship expected for Valentine's Day sentiments. The message "With Love's Greeting" appears in period script, capturing the tender emotions exchanged between admirers during this most romantic of occasions.
Subjects
cherub, angel, cupid, heart, lily of the valley, flowers, floral wreath
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithograph with gold leaf embossing on heart border and die-cut shaped card
