Victorian Valentine Die-Cut: Cherubs & Cannon Love Card

Victorian Valentine Die-Cut: Cherubs & Cannon Love Card

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OccasionValentine
EraVictorian
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph die-cut
Colorsred, gold, cream, dark purple, olive green
Vibesromantic, elegant

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

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