Victorian Cupid Valentine Greeting Card Red Heart Love

Victorian Cupid Valentine Greeting Card Red Heart Love

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OccasionValentine
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsred, green, gold, pink, cream
Vibesromantic, elegant

Text on Card

To my Valentine

Description

Tiny forget-me-nots scatter across the foreground and sides of this charming Victorian Valentine's greeting card, accompanying white doves that complete a sentimental tableau. A winged cherub with golden curls and delicate pink drapery is seated upon a large red mushroom/toadstool against a large crimson heart, set against a deep forest green background. The cherub holds a white dove on one hand while another white dove stands on the ground below. The ornate typography reading 'To my Valentine' employs vibrant coral and teal lettering, exemplifying the chromolithographic excellence of Victorian-era greeting card production.

Subjects

Cupid, cherub, heart, doves, flowers, forget-me-nots, love

Printing Notes

Hand-colored chromolithographic printing with embossed details and gilt accents typical of premium Victorian valentine production

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