Victorian Valentine Die-Cut: Cherubs & Cannon Love Card
Text on Card
Sincere affection
Description
Dressed in their cherubic finest, three plump cupids manage a golden horn or cornucopia spilling red hearts in this whimsical Victorian Valentine—a playful allegory for love's abundance. The die-cut heart shape, embossed with ornate red borders and intricate floral detailing, frames the romantic scene with elaborate gold leaf accents and dimensional heart embellishments. Dark purple flowers with golden centers and olive-green leaves create a lush decorative border, while the delicate cream-colored center celebrates love's power in the sweetest Victorian tradition. The inscription 'Sincere affection' adorns the composition, capturing the sentimentality of this golden age of greeting card artistry.
Subjects
cherubs, angels, cannon, hearts, flowers, love
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithographic die-cut with gold leaf embossing and dimensional elements
